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DiJonai Carrington Gets Bounceback Chance With Trade to Lynx from Wings With the trade deadline quickly approaching (August 7), teams in the WNBA are making their final moves to close out the season. One big move...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Minnesota Lynx trade for WNBA All-Defensive guard DiJonai Carrington from Dallas Wings The Minnesota Lynx announced on Sunday they have traded for DiJonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings. Here's more on the trade.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Heading to Minnesota The Wings traded Carrington to the Lynx on Sunday in exchange for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and a 2027 second-round pick, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Carrington will join Minnesota's backcourt after seeing diminishing playing time with the Wings. The 27-year-old appeared in 20 regular-season games (13 starts) for Dallas, during which she averaged 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals across 24.9 minutes per game. She began the season in a starting role but came off the bench in seven of her last eight appearances. Carrington will now provide backcourt depth behind Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams in Minnesota.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points Carrington amassed eight points (4-7 FG), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 88-85 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Carrington continues to fare well off the Dallas bench. Over her last three contests, she's posting averages of 10.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.6 blocks in 24.0 minutes per game.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high nine boards in win Carrington logged nine points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes in Monday's 92-82 win over the Liberty.

Impact With Paige Bueckers returning to game action after sitting out the front end of the team's back-to-back set due to rest purposes, Carrington moved back to the bench. While the 27-year-old guard didn't have her most efficient night from the field, she tallied a game-high mark in rebounds, tying her season best.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ogunbowale, Bueckers score 20 apiece and Wings hang on to defeat Liberty 92-82

Arike Ogunbowale had 20 points and 14 assists, Paige Bueckers scored 20 points and the Dallas Wings hung on to beat the New York Liberty 92-82 on Monday night despite making only o...

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to bench Carrington is not in the Wings' starting lineup against the Liberty on Monday, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Carrington got the start in Sunday's loss to the Aces and finished with 14 points, four rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes. She'll move back to a bench role for Monday's contest with Paige Bueckers (rest) returning to action.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points in starting role Carrington racked up 14 points (7-15 FG), four rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 106-80 loss to the Aces.

Impact Carrington slid into the starting lineup with Paige Bueckers (rest) getting the afternoon off. Carrington made the most of the opportunity, posting her most points since June 13, when she dropped 15 points with eight rebounds in a Commissioner's Cup road game against the Aces.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Young scores 24 points, Loyd and Bell switch roles and Aces roll past Wings 106-80

Jackie Young scored 24 points, Jewell Loyd had a strong game off the bench and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings, who rested rookie star Paige Bueckers, 106-80

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting sans Bueckers Carrington will start in Sunday's game against the Aces, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old guard will get the starting nod against Las Vegas with Paige Bueckers (rest) sidelined. Carrington has appeared in two outings following a nine-game absence due to a rib injury, totaling eight points, 10 rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes off the bench.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 17 minutes in return Carrington registered four points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 87-63 victory over Seattle.

Impact Carrington, who returned following a nine-game absence due to a right rib injury, played limited minutes off the bench Tuesday. She was trending up prior to her injury with 9.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 27.8 minutes in her previous five appearances, so she's worth monitoring closely.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Carrington (ribs) is listed as available for Tuesday's game against the Storm.

Impact Carrington was previously listed as probable, so her availability Tuesday comes as no surprise. However, it's still an encouraging development after the guard missed nine straight games with a right rib injury. Carrington started the first 12 games of the season but came off the bench in her last two appearances. With this being her first game back, her minutes may be limited.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Carrington (ribs) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Storm.

Impact Carrington is likely to return to action following a nine-game absence due to a right rib injury, though it wouldn't be surprising if she operates under a minutes restriction. If the 27-year-old guard suits up, Haley Jones, Aziaha James and JJ Quinerly may see a slight dip in minutes. Over her last five appearances (three starts) prior to the extended absence, Carrington averaged 9.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 27.8 minutes per game.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle plays Dallas following Ogwumike's 22-point game

Seattle takes on the Dallas Wings after Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points in the Seattle Storm's 67-58 win over the Golden State Valkyries

JULY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Carrington (ribs) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Aces, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Carrington was initially listed as questionable and took part in Wednesday morning's practice in a limited capacity but has since been ruled out. She'll now miss her ninth consecutive game due to a lingering rib injury and will aim to return when the Wings resume play July 22 against the Storm following the All-Star break.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at shootaround Carrington (ribs) was a partial participant at Wednesday's morning shootaround, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Carrington, who is listed as questionable, has missed the past eight games for Dallas. With the All-Star break right around the corner, it will be interesting to see if the Wings deploy her Wednesday evening.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Carrington (ribs) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Aces.

Impact Carrington has missed the past eight games with a lingering rib injury but took part in practice Tuesday, which is an encouraging sign. She started the first 12 games of the season before shifting to a bench role in her last two appearances, averaging 11.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals in 26.9 minutes per game.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through practice Carrington (ribs) participated in Tuesday's practice, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Carrington appeared to be going through a full-contact scrimmage, signaling that she's getting closer to a return. Carrington has missed the past eight games for Dallas, and it will be interesting to see if the Wings allow her to play in the final game before the All-Star break Wednesday.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Carrington (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Fever.

Impact Carrington will miss her eighth straight game due to a rib injury. Her last chance to return before the All-Star break will come Wednesday against the Aces. Aziaha James and JJ Quinerly will likely continue to receive an uptick in playing time due to Carrington being sidelined.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Carrington (ribs) was not a full participant at Friday's practice, Melissa Triebwasser of Winsidr reports.

Impact Carrington, who has missed the past seven games for Dallas, continues to deal with a lingering rib issue. Her next chance to play comes Sunday against the Fever, but she appears closer to doubtful heading into that matchup.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out for Wednesday Carrington (ribs) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago.

Impact Carrington will miss her seventh consecutive game due to a rib injury, with her next chance to return coming Sunday against Indiana. Aziaha James and JJ Quinerly will likely see an uptick in playing time due to Arike Ogunbowale (thumb) and Carrington both being sidelined.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sami Whitcomb scores 36 and Alyssa Thomas has 16th triple-double in Mercury's win over Wings

Sami Whitcomb scored 29 of her career-high 36 points in the first half, Alyssa Thomas had her 16th career triple-double and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 102-72

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday Carrington (ribs) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mercury.

Impact Carrington continues to deal with a rib injury and will be unavailable for a sixth consecutive matchup. She's continued to be held out of practice recently, so it's not yet clear when she'll be able to return, but her next chance to suit up will be Wednesday in Chicago.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 6, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

Doesn't practice Saturday Carrington (ribs) did not participate in Saturday's practice, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Carrington is in danger of missing a sixth straight game due to a rib injury. If she misses Monday's matchup against Phoenix, the next chance for her to get back on the floor will be Wednesday against the Sky.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Ogunbowale, Bueckers score 20 apiece and Wings hang on to defeat Liberty 92-82

Young scores 24 points, Loyd and Bell switch roles and Aces roll past Wings 106-80

Seattle plays Dallas following Ogwumike's 22-point game

Sami Whitcomb scores 36 and Alyssa Thomas has 16th triple-double in Mercury's win over Wings