Still, that's not to say Carrington left the Wings without any fond memories. Carrington and Smith mentored Paige Bueckers prior to their trades out of Dallas, with Bueckers admitting on Monday that she considered them her "big sisters."

Candace Parker calls DiJonai Carrington’s trade to the Minnesota Lynx a “ridiculous” move that strengthens the league’s top team.

The Lynx acquired the WNBA's 2024 Most Improved player, DiJonai Carrington, on Sunday in exchange for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and a 2027 second-round pick. ESPN's Kevin Pelton gave Minnesota an A- grade for the deal.