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Lynx Rule DiJonai Carrington Out for Rest of Season With Mid-Foot Sprain

An MRI confirmed a significant mid-foot sprain that leaves Minnesota adjusting its bench for the semifinal opener against Phoenix.

Minnesota Lynx guard DiJonai Carrington (3) moves the ball while defended by Golden State Valkyries forward Monique Billings (25) during the first half of Game 2 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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Overview

  • Minnesota announced Saturday that imaging and a review by team physician Dr. Elena Jelsing at Mayo Clinic Square confirmed the diagnosis and ended Carrington’s 2025 season.
  • The guard injured her left foot late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Golden State Valkyries and was later seen in a walking boot and on crutches.
  • Carrington, acquired from Dallas on Aug. 3, provided two-way punch off the bench, averaging 8.6 points on 48.5% shooting and 45.5% from three in 11 regular-season games with the Lynx.
  • Her absence trims Minnesota’s backcourt depth, with extended minutes expected for primary reserves such as Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman as Cheryl Reeve manages the rotation.
  • The top-seeded Lynx begin their semifinal series against the Mercury on Sunday at 5 p.m. ET, a matchup for which Carrington had initially been ruled out before the season-ending update.