WNBA Team Urged to Trade Star to Clear Path for Paige Bueckers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Sunday morning, the Dallas Wings sent guard DiJonai Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and a 2027 second-round draft pick. To finalize the deal, Dallas also waived center Teaira McCowan.

That being said, the WNBA took to social media to share a major announcement about Bueckers on Monday. In their post, the league announced that Bueckers has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Month for the month of July.

The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx have acquired DiJonai Carrington in a trade from Dallas WNBA-leading Minnesota acquired DiJonai Carrington in a trade Sunday from the Dallas Wings for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and the Lynx's second-round pick in 2027.

Lynx receive DiJonai Carrington. Wings receive Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson, 2027 second-round pick. Lynx grade: B. The Lynx have been the best team in the leagu