Overview

• The team listed Carrington as out for Sunday’s semifinal opener against Phoenix in Saturday’s injury report, per SBNation.
• She was hurt late in the series-clinching win over Golden State and was seen using crutches this week, according to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews as cited by ClutchPoints.
• Minnesota is expected to lean more on Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman with Carrington unavailable, with other depth options under consideration.
• Carrington, the 2024 Most Improved Player, has been a primary perimeter defender for the Lynx, making her absence notable against Mercury wing scorers such as Kahleah Copper.
• Since joining Minnesota at the deadline, she posted sharp shooting efficiency in 11 regular-season games (48.5% from the field and 45.5% from three), while the Lynx enter Game 1 with extra rest compared with Phoenix’s quick turnaround.