Dallas, TX – A heated WNBA matchup between the Connecticut Sun and the Dallas Wings took a shocking and disturbing turn last night when DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith allegedly confronted and physically went after Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally following the game.

What started as a tense, physical game quickly escalated after the final buzzer. According to eyewitnesses courtside and early fan video clips circulating on social media, Carrington approached Sabally during postgame interactions, clearly upset. NaLyssa Smith soon joined in, and the two reportedly charged at Sabally, prompting players, coaches, and arena security to intervene.

Fans describe the scene as chaotic, with pushing, shouting, and intense emotions spilling over into what appeared to be an attempted altercation.

“It looked like Carrington and Smith weren’t just talking trash — they were coming for her,” said one fan who witnessed the incident. “Satou looked caught off guard.”

What Sparked It?

Tensions between these players have been simmering throughout the season, particularly after previous games that featured hard fouls and trash talk. Sources within the league suggest that Sabally and Carrington exchanged words earlier in the game after a hard drive to the basket ended with Sabally hitting the floor.

NaLyssa Smith, a close teammate and longtime friend of Carrington, reportedly took offense to the situation, leading to the postgame explosion.

League Reacts: WNBA Expected to Investigate

As the incident went viral online, fans began tagging WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, demanding an official response. The league has not yet released a formal statement, but insiders suggest fines and possible suspensions are on the table pending video review and player interviews.

Many fans are calling for immediate discipline.

“This isn’t passion. It’s a bad look for the league,” one fan posted on X.
“Cathy Engelbert, do your job. This isn’t the WWE,” said another.

Sabally’s Response

Satou Sabally has yet to speak publicly about the incident, but her team sources say she was “shaken” but uninjured and chose not to escalate things physically in the moment. A quiet professional known for her composure, Sabally reportedly left the court quickly and declined interviews.

What’s Next?

With the WNBA enjoying more visibility than ever thanks to a new wave of stars, incidents like these put the league’s image at risk. While intensity is part of competition, physical confrontations cross the line — and the pressure is now on the WNBA front office to send a clear message.

All eyes will be on the league in the coming days. Will Engelbert hand down firm consequences? Or will this become another viral moment that fades without accountability?