The Lynx hope defensive-minded guard DiJonai Carrington will add versatility, toughness — and a playoff spark — after midseason trade.

Collier’s absence will be felt more prominently by fans. Sans Collier, the triple-header Finals rematch has been reduced to “how much gas do Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams have in the first-option tank.” A fun experiment nonetheless, but incomparable to the navy and seafoam fireworks of the true budding rivalry.

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 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.

The Dallas Wings are saying goodbye to point guard DiJonai Carrington, trading her to the WNBA's top team in the Minnesota Lynx for Diamond Miller, Karlie Samue

DiJonai Carrington is thrilled to be with the Lynx, and she shared her feelings after beating the Storm on Tuesday.