Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter is once again at the center of a league-wide controversy after a violent foul with former teammate Marina Mabrey. The incident, which occurred during a heated and exciting game against the Connecticut Suns, has fans and analysts alike calling for the league to take action.

The play against Marina was especially egregious. As Mabrey drove to the basket, Carter appeared to intentionally hit her in the face with her forearm. The foul was immediately upgraded to a flagrant, marking her fourth violation of this kind in the season.

After the game Marina was asked about Carter’s foul and she responded harshly, making it clear what she thinks about the violent actions of Chennedy who was once her teammate.

“There’s levels to this shit, so I’m not gonna fight with that.”

Chennedy Carter’s foul play in the WNBA

Chennedy Carter’s reputation for aggressive play precedes her, but her latest incident has pushed the boundaries of what is considered acceptable on the court. Just a few months ago, she was involved in a similar altercation with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, in which she was accused of attacking Clark with an off-the-ball and totally malicious foul.

This pattern of behavior has led many to question whether Carter is a liability to the Chicago Sky despite her performance and to the league as a whole. Critics argue that her aggressive play is not only dangerous, but also detrimental to the growth of women’s basketball.

Carter’s dirty play was also experienced recently in a game against the Seattle Storm, where Chennedy Carter starred in another controversial moment. This time, Carter hitSkylar Diggins-Smith in the face. Initially ruled a common foul, the play was reviewed and later upgraded to a flagrant foul due to the severity of the impact and the risk it posed to Diggins-Smith’s safety.

This incident further fueled concerns about Carter’s aggressive style of play and its impact on his opponents, amplifying the scrutiny surrounding his on-court conduct.

Chennedy Carter is one flagrant foul away from automatic suspension, with four fouls on the season and the WNBA playoffs just around the corner, it could significantly affect the Sky’s playoff chances.

Will the league office take disciplinary action against Carter to send a clear message that violent play will not be tolerated in the WNBA, or will it wait to see how the upcoming games play out before making a decision?