"Open up Another Roster Spot" - WNBA Fans React to DiJonai Carrington's Injury Excluding Her From Unrivaled 2026

WNBA fans were left reeling after it was announced that DiJonai Carrington will miss the 2026 Unrivaled season. Carrington has faced a series of injury struggles lately, stemming from her start with the Dallas Wings in 2025.

After failing to fit in on the Wings, Carrington was traded to the Minnesota Lynx in August. She showed promising signs through her first 10 games in Minnesota, but was sidelined for the playoffs after suffering a significant mid-foot sprain. Carrington played 31 games in 2025, averaging 9.8 points and 4.0 rebounds.

After spending an extended period on the sidelines, it was expected that Carrington would participate in Unrivaled's second season. But according to a report from Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr, she is still injured and will miss the 3v3 league's second season.

Upon learning this news, fans gave mixed reactions on social media. While some were excited in anticipation of an open roster spot in Unrivaled, others were devastated to hear that Carrington is still injured.

A few fans even went as far as to offer their "foot" to the player, who has faced a long struggle with injuries in that area. Here are the most noteworthy reactions on X:

"aw 🙁 does this mean they’ll open up another roster spot?" a fan wrote.

Carrington played for the Mist BC in Unrivaled's inaugural season. She played 11 games, averaging 9.5 points and 4.2 rebounds.

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A closer look at DiJonai Carrington's downward trajectory since her career year in 2024

DiJonai Carrington established herself as one of the best two-way players in the league in 2024 after being named that season's Most Improved Player and also earning a spot on the All-Defensive First Team. She played 39 games, averaging 12.7 points and 5.0 rebounds for the Connecticut Sun.

But since leaving the Sun, Carrington has faced persistent obstacles, struggling to stay fit and reach her normal heights. While fans were hopeful for the 2026 season, there's no telling how Carrington will perform.

She will be sidelined for at least a few months as she recovers. As her Unrivaled roster spot is likely to be filled by another player, she may also have difficulties finding her footing.

From being one of the league's premier two-way players to struggling for fitness, DiJonai Carrington has had a difficult time since hitting what had been the peak of her young career in 2024. Regardless, fans remain optimistic for her return.

Edited by Sameer Khan