India, Aug. 4 -- DiJonai Carrington has been traded by the Dallas Wings to the Minnesota Lynx, the WNBA team shared in a social media post. The Wings will get guard Karlie Samuelson, forward Diamond Miller, and a second-round pick in 2027 in return, the post added. Center Teaira McCowan was waived by the Wings in order to open up a spot on their roster and aid the trade.

A Bleacher Report stated that DiJonai Carrington's addition could be pivotal for the Lynx. The team's 24-5 start has proved their ability to be the biggest threat against reigning champions New York Liberty. The Lynx are six games ahead of the New York Liberty as of now in the WNBA standings.

Carrington's trade came a day after the Lynx's star forward Napheesa Collier l...