DiJonai Carrington has been benched by the Chicago Sky after nine games.
The decision, announced Wednesday, removes a starting-caliber wing from the rotation immediately ahead of Friday’s home clash with the Golden State Valkyries.
The Sky have not cited an injury.
No disciplinary reason has been given.
Silence says more than the press release.
Carrington averaged 11.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.6 minutes per game this season.
Those numbers are not bench-level production.
They are tradeable production.
Chicago’s front office has a history of protecting asset value by limiting exposure before a deal.
The timing—nine games into a season, days before a marquee matchup—fits a pattern of pre-trade roster management.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why was DiJonai Carrington benched by the Chicago Sky?
- A: No official injury or disciplinary reason was given. Her solid stats suggest the benching may be a pre-trade move to protect asset value.
- Q: What were Carrington’s stats before being benched?
- A: She averaged 11.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 28.6 minutes per game over nine games.