Days ahead of the 2025 WNBA trade deadline (Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. ET), the league-leading Minnesota Lynx made a big swing to try and bolster their title chances. Early on Sunday, the Lynx sent Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and a 2027 second-round pick to the Dallas Wings for 2024 Most Improved Player DiJonai Carrington.

The WNBA’s top defense by a wide margin added to its defensive arsenal Sunday, acquiring Dallas wing DiJonai Carrington in a trade that sent wing Diamond Miller, guard Karlie Samuelson and Minnesota’s 2027 second-round draft pick to the Wings.

The Minnesota Lynx acquired guard DiJonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings, the teams announced on Sunday. Going to Dallas in exchange are forward Diamond Miller, guard Karlie Samuelson and the Lynx's 2027 second-round draft pick.