DiJonai Carrington injury: Top-seeded Lynx lose key player for rest ...
Carrington is sidelined with a foot injury
www.cbssports.comHere are the latest updates I found about DiJonai Carrington:
- DiJonai Carrington was sidelined late in the 2025 playoffs with a significant mid-foot sprain, ruling her out for the remainder of that postseason. This pushed attention toward her status for the 2026 season and which team she would join or how she would fit in.[2][3]
- Reports in April 2026 suggest she was expected to be ready for the 2026 season, with speculation she could make an impact for the Chicago Sky, potentially coming off the bench behind established guards as she works back from injury.[1]
- In the 2025 season across Dallas and Minnesota, she had averages around 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 steals in roughly 22 minutes per game, framing her as a versatile wing guard when healthy.[1]
- There has been substantial media coverage around her injury timeline and recovery, including outlets like NBC Sports and ESPN noting return-to-play status and how teams might integrate her upon return.[3][8]
Illustrative snapshot (for context):
- Injury: significant mid-foot sprain in 2025, missed rest of playoffs; recovery ongoing into 2026.[2]
- 2026 outlook: expected to be ready for the season; potential role as a bench guard for Chicago Sky if she signs there or remains in a similar capacity with another team.[1]
- Career statline (2025): ~9.8 PPG, ~4.0 RPG, ~1.5 APG, ~1.1 SPG in ~22 MPG across two teams (Dallas and Minnesota).[1]
Would you like me to pull the most current team affiliation status and latest game-by-game updates for 2026, or summarize the injury return timeline with a timeline graphic? I can also compile a quick table from the sources above if you’d prefer.