About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement DiJonai Carrington is heading into the WNBA offseason with a decision to make after spending just one season with the Chicago Sky. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $650,000 contract in April, hoping to bring her veteran experience to a team looking to improve. However, injuries kept her from having the impact she would have wanted in Chicago.
Carrington missed the first half of the season after undergoing foot surgery and did not make her Sky debut until July 30. She appeared in only 11 games before the foot issue flared up again, ending her season early. The former second-round pick finished the season, averaging 8.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington.Jerome Miron-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
Carrington's free agency means the Sky can pursue a reunion, but will have to compete with any other teams interested in her services. She acknowledged in September that her decision will depend on factors such as the roster and player health, but said she enjoyed Chicago and "would never say no" to returning.
While Carrington continues to wait for offers, the Sky took to Instagram to celebrate her first season with the franchise, posting a highlight video of the guard with the caption: "Adding nai to the scrapbook."
Despite the injury disruptions, there were some encouraging moments from Carrington in 2026. She scored 11.7 points per game across her first three appearances, and showed flashes of the two-way ability that made her the 2024 WNBA Most Improved Player and an All-Defensive First Team selection.
Her season was not without controversy, either. Carrington was ejected after a Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in August, with her social media post on "WHITE PRIVILEGE" drawing strong reactions across the league.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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