Is Chennedy Carter playing today vs Minnesota Lynx? Latest on Chicago Sky guard's status for WNBA game (September 1)

With the WNBA season winding down, the Chicago Sky and Chennedy Carter travel to Minnesota to face the Lynx on Sunday. This is a crucial game for the Sky which is clinging to the final playoff berth with an 11-20 record. Chennedy Carter, who missed Friday's game against the Indiana Fever, is ruled out for the Minnesota Lynx game.

Carter has been out for the last two games due to health and safety protocols. She has not featured in a WNBA game since the Sky's 77-75 defeat to the Las Vegas Aces on August 25. Carter tested positive for COVID prior to the team's game versus the Washington Mystics last week.

Chennedy Carter has been one of the Sky's main offensive threats this season

Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter (7) drives to the basket against the Las Vegas Aces during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Carter leads the roster in scoring with 17.2 points per game over 28 games. The talented guard is shooting 50.0 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from the 3-point line.

The loss of Carter will be a major blow for a Sky team that has struggled to put points on the board since the restart of the WNBA season. The Sky's offense has managed just 75.5 points per game over the last seven games.

Overall, Teresa Weatherspoon's side ranks 11th in the league in points per game (78.4), with only the Atlanta Dream averaging fewer.

Chicago Sky are at risk of missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2018

Chicago Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon talks to her team during a game against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena. Photo Credit: Imagn

Chennedy Carter's absence could not have come at a worse time for the Chicago Sky who is struggling to find its footing. Despite some strong individual performances from Angel Reese, Chicago has hit a rough patch at the worst possible point of the season.

The team is currently on a five-game losing streak dating back to August 17. A 2-8 record in their last 10 games means they are at risk of missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2018.

The Sky holds a one-game lead over the Atlanta Dream and a two-game lead over the Dallas Wings. With a difficult schedule on the horizon that includes the Minnesota Lynx, and Las Vegas Aces, the Sky will need to find a way to turn things around quickly.