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DiJonai Carrington Returns, Debuts vs Connecticut Sun

7/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington will debut Thursday versus the Connecticut Sun.
She returned after surgery in October 2025 and a three-month rehab, missed the first 27 games, and recovered to be listed as questionable despite a late-August unavailability expectation.
Coach Tyler Marsh praised her practice, noting that adding her to an injury-shuffled backcourt will be tough.
GM Jeff Pagliocca said her speed and defense could boost Chicago’s playoff push.

History

Historical Context

Since the WNBA launched in 1997 with eight franchises and saw its first championship won by the Houston Comets, the league grew to twelve teams by the 1999 season, establishing a national professional platform for women. That growth now frames Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington’s 2025 return after October surgery, offering the team veteran speed as it pursues the playoffs.

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Story summary

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington will debut Thursday versus the Connecticut Sun.
She returned after surgery in October 2025 and a three-month rehab, missed the first 27 games, and recovered to be listed as questionable despite a late-August unavailability expectation.
Coach Tyler Marsh praised her practice, noting that adding her to an injury-shuffled backcourt will be tough.
GM Jeff Pagliocca said her speed and defense could boost Chicago’s playoff push.

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