Lynx Acquire Carrington, Bolster Roster for Title Run

The Minnesota Lynx, holding the WNBA's best record at 24-5, have acquired guard DiJonai Carrington, the 2024 WNBA Most Improved Player and All-Defensive First Team honoree, from the Dallas Wings in exchange for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson, and a 2027 second-round draft pick. Carrington, averaging 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds, joins a Lynx team seeking its first title since 2017 and provides elite perimeter defense and secondary scoring. The trade strengthens Minnesota's roster as All-Star Napheesa Collier recovers from an ankle injury. Miller and Samuelson, who had limited roles with the Lynx, head to Dallas, which is struggling at the bottom of the standings and focusing on developing Miller. As part of the deal, the Wings waived center Teaira McCowan. The move further cements Minnesota's status as championship favorites.