Overview
- Minnesota acquired DiJonai Carrington from Dallas in exchange for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and a 2027 second-round pick ahead of the WNBA trade deadline.
- She debuted with 13 points, four defensive rebounds and two steals in 18 minutes, helping the Lynx extend their league-leading record to 25–5.
- Coach Cheryl Reeve has tasked Carrington with a simplified defensive assignment off the bench to guard opposing teams’ top perimeter threats.
- Analysts including Candace Parker and ESPN’s LaChina Robinson praised the deal as an NBA-caliber deadline upgrade and highlighted its fit alongside Kayla McBride.
- The Dallas Wings stood pat at Thursday’s deadline, prioritizing future draft assets as they navigate an 8–22 rebuild around rookie Paige Bueckers.