New York, NY, August 13, 2026 —

An incident occurred during a WNBA game in New York involving player DiJonai Carrington, which led to a fan being escorted from courtside seating. The fan was later permitted to return to their seat after their complaint was assessed and found to be unfounded.

Details regarding the specific nature of the fan’s complaint or the exact timing of the incident within the game were not provided. Following the initial escort from the seating area, the fan reportedly returned to their original seat. The outcome of the complaint being deemed unfounded was the determining factor in the fan’s return to courtside.

The report does not specify which WNBA team Carrington was playing for or against during this game, nor does it name the venue or the date of the incident. Information about whether any game operations or security personnel were involved beyond the initial escort was also not made available.

Further details concerning the protocols for handling fan conduct at WNBA games or any subsequent actions taken by the league or venue were not included in the provided summary. The player DiJonai Carrington’s involvement in the incident was limited to her being the subject of the fan’s interaction that led to the escort.


Story summarized from the original created by Bridget Reilly on nypost.com, see more information here.

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