Apart from the game, the WNBA also has one more exciting aspect that keeps the fans hooked – trades. Players make moves to strengthen their careers and their team’s chances of winning. With the trade deadline, August 7, approaching, there are multiple rumors around the league for shocking trades. One of them is a move for the Dallas Wings’ forward DiJonai Carrington.
At the halfway stage, the side might be losing on the postseason opportunity, forcing them to rebuild the roster for the future. The former Connecticut Sun star was traded in
ESPN Reporter Hints At A Move For DiJonai Carrington
The rumors around the Wings are not encouraging. The side could be ‘a seller’ in the market looking to build up for the future. The Texas franchise stands in 11th position with an 8-20 record despite having top players like Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers, and DiJonai Carrington in the lineup.
Ogunbowale was in trade discussions, according to multiple reports. As per Alexa Philippou, the 27-year-old forward could also be on the move. In a recent conversation on ESPN, the reporter mentioned that the Wings could trade for the 2024 Most Improved Player.
“Dallas is one of [the teams]. They’re a team that, you said, already made an in-season trade to offload NaLyssa Smith. I’ve heard the name DiJonai Carrington brought up in some WNBA circles as someone who could also potentially be on the move beyond Dallas,” Philippou said.
I've heard the name DiJonai Carrington (trade) in some WNBA circles – @alexaphilippou 👀 pic.twitter.com/aTIGc2iHow
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The side added the defensive powerhouse in a four-team trade in February 2025. She averages 10.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 19 games so far. Interestingly, Philippou didn’t mention any trade destination. But the talks are heating up for the star forward as the team is looking to add from the talented 2026 draft class.
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The former Baylor star had a career-high season with the Sun. She averaged around 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals—all career-high stats in her fourth season with the Connecticut franchise. Moving to the Dallas Wings was supposed to bring the best out of her with a star back-court pairing around her.
However, her shooting dropped to 35% from 40%. Her scoring efficiency is also the third lowest on the team, which is full of rookies. Moving her midseason will allow the side to give its young stars more game time and an opportunity to shine.
For the star, it could be a bench role on a championship aspirant side or a lead role on the lower-ranked teams. There are fewer teams looking to add forwards at the moment. But the Mystics, Sun, or even Valkyries would look to add an experienced star to their lineup.
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