DJane Carrington TRADED: From Flagrant Foul Queen to Locker Room Liability

Caitlin Clark Says DiJonai Carrington's Eye-Poke 'Wasn't Intentional'

She called herself a defender. The league calls her a problem.

DJane Carrington—the WNBA’s most controversial player—has officially been traded by the Dallas Wings. After a season filled with eye pokes, flagrant fouls, and one wild moment where a referee called security on her during a game, the Wings finally said:

“We’re done.”

And honestly?
About time.

The Breaking News: Carrington Shipped to Minnesota

The Dallas Wings have traded DJane Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for:

Diamond Miller (2023 No. 2 overall pick, All-Rookie team)

Karlie Samuelson (veteran sharpshooter)

2027 2nd-round pick

Sounds like a big win for Dallas. For Minnesota?
Good luck.

Because the last time we saw Carrington near Lynx players, she was nearly injuring Paige Bueckers while trying to clobber an opponent.

A Season of Chaos: The Carrington Resume

Caitlin Clark Says DiJonai Carrington's Eye-Poke 'Wasn't Intentional'

Let’s break this down. DJane Carrington didn’t just have a few “tough” moments—she compiled a greatest hits tape of dangerous, dirty, and disruptive behavior in less than half a season:

1. The Caitlin Clark Eye Poke

First round of the playoffs.

Clark goes for a shot. Carrington comes flying in.

Result? Clark ends up with a black eye, millions of fans enraged.

Carrington shows zero remorse:

“I didn’t even know I hit her.”

2. The Skylar Diggins Headshot

June 4 vs. Seattle.

Carrington attacks the head again.

Officials call flagrant 1 immediately.

Diggins left shaken up—because this wasn’t defense. This was targeting.

3. The Jessica Shepard–Paige Bueckers Collision

May 21 vs. Minnesota.

Carrington goes for another high-risk block attempt.

Ends up nailing Shepard in the face.

Injures her own teammate Paige Bueckers in the chaos.

4. Security Called. Yes, Really.

May 30 vs. Chicago.

Postgame, Carrington confronts ref Roy Gulbeyan.

The ref—a trained professional—feels so uncomfortable, he calls for security.

WNBA fans have never seen that before.

The Pattern is the Problem

This isn’t about one or two incidents.
Carrington had:

4 flagrant fouls

3 head/face targeting plays

2 star players hurt

1 referee requesting backup

This is beyond physicality.
It’s not “intensity.”
It’s not “passion.”

This is reckless behavior that’s unsafe for opponents and teammates.

And Dallas?
They finally realized: She’s not worth it.

The Fallout: Dallas Cuts the Cord

DiJonai Carrington, Caitlin Clark's teammate appear to joke about infamous eye-poking incident | Fox News

Trading Carrington wasn’t just about performance (though she’s been underwhelming there too). It was about protecting the team.

Players were tired of worrying about getting hurt by their own teammate.

Fans were tired of defending her dirty plays.

Refs were tired of being threatened postgame.

Now, Dallas has:

Diamond Miller, a rising star.

Karlie Samuelson, a vet with championship discipline.

No more drama.

And the fanbase?
Celebrating like it’s New Year’s Eve.

Minnesota’s Gamble: Will Cheryl Reeve Regret This?

Let’s be clear:
Minnesota is a 24–5 juggernaut. They are a title contender.

So why bring in this kind of energy?

Coach Cheryl Reeve is known for fixing broken pieces, but DJ Carrington isn’t a loose screw—she’s a fire hazard.

And with Lynx star Napheesa Collier nursing an ankle injury, this was the worst possible time to introduce chaos into the locker room.

Some players elevate teams.
Some players destroy them from within.

Carrington is flirting with the latter.

DJane, This Is Your Final Warning

You were already on thin ice.
You made yourself the face of flagrant fouls.
And now, even your own team couldn’t defend you.

You want to stay in this league?

Then stop playing like a threat and start playing like a pro.

Because if Minnesota benches you—and they will—your next contract might not even exist.

The WNBA Has a Message: We’re Done Protecting You

This trade isn’t just a roster move.
It’s a statement:

“Talent does not excuse dangerous behavior.”

When refs need protection and rookies need helmets, you’re not a baller.
You’re a liability.

And if DJane Carrington doesn’t clean it up in Minnesota, this trade won’t be the start of her comeback—
It’ll be her WNBA exit.

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Bring your game, not your name. Bring your discipline, not your drama.
Minnesota, your move.