WNBA Player Carrington Denies Intentional Clark Incident, Accuses Author of Defamation

Christine Brennan's new book about Caitlin Clark, 'On Her Game,' has reignited discussions and controversy involving WNBA player DiJonai Carrington. The book details Brennan's confrontational exchanges with Carrington regarding a high-profile incident where Carrington accidentally poked Clark in the eye during a playoff game, which Carrington maintains was unintentional. Brennan's persistent questioning about the incident and subsequent interactions led to tension, with Carrington publicly accusing Brennan of defamation and misrepresenting events in the book. The controversy extended to a separate incident where Carrington confronted Brennan and other reporters about allegedly disparaging comments made about Carrington's partner, NaLyssa Smith—claims the reporters deny. The WNBA players' union also criticized Brennan for her approach, highlighting broader concerns about media scrutiny and the league's adaptation to increased attention around stars like Clark. These disputes underscore the growing pains of the WNBA as it faces heightened media coverage and evolving player-media dynamics.