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Melissa Triebwasser (@thecoachmelissa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Breaking: DiJonai Carrington and Diamond Miller have passed their physicals, formally completing the trade between the Dallas Wings and the Minnesota Lynx. According to sources, Karlie Samuelson will be waived. Samuelson will be out for the remainder of the season while

Melissa Triebwasser (@thecoachmelissa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With Samuelson being waived, the Wings will have an open roster spot. This spot is expected to be filled with a hardship player that will be available to play for the team against the Liberty Tuesday night. Working to confirm, but don’t be surprised if Grace Berger returns.

Melissa Triebwasser (@thecoachmelissa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Wings are clearly prioritizing their young core and developing around Paige Bueckers. Trading for Samuelson/waiving her allowed the team to match salaries but keep a roster spot. This season was always going to be a rebuild. The foundation is being set with these moves.

Melissa Triebwasser (@thecoachmelissa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A little more information regarding Samuelson: The decision to trade for and waive Karlie was decided by both parties. Samuelson is a player that the Wings may be interested in during free agency and that interest is rumored to be mutual. Everyone was on the same page here.

Melissa Triebwasser (@thecoachmelissa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I can also confirm that Arike Ogunbowale was not and will not be shopped before the deadline. She will be a free agent following this season but the Wings are hopeful she will remain in Dallas long term. #wingsup #wnba Winsidr

Melissa Triebwasser (@thecoachmelissa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One other note: For those concerned about Paige Bueckers/Arike Ogunbowale and any potential negative reaction to the moves: the star players of the Wings were involved in these conversations. These moves were not made in a vacuum. The vision has been cast and the core is

Dallas Wings PR (@dallaswingspr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Dallas Wings have waived Karlie Samuelson. Dallas will lead Samuelson's rehab and recovery into the offseason after she underwent surgery on her left foot in July #WingsUp

The <a href="/DallasWings/">Dallas Wings</a> have waived Karlie Samuelson. Dallas will lead Samuelson's rehab and recovery into the offseason after she underwent surgery on her left foot in July

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Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A tidbit coming off of yesterday's trade: The Wings are waiving Karlie Samuelson, allowing her to rehab from her foot injury in Dallas while opening up a roster spot for the organization to potentially add another young piece it'll have control over going into '26 free agency

Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Diamond Miller is expected to play tomorrow as Dallas takes on the Liberty in Brooklyn. She is officially with the team now. Dallas leaning into the youth movement, bringing in a player who has a year left on her rookie contract (and would be a RFA in '27 pending CBA changes)

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Joey Mistretta (@joeymistretta_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Trusted source believes Wings likely waived Karlie Samuelson for cap space/potential roster moves purposes after trade. Dallas will still play a big role in her recovery from surgery, however.

Joey Mistretta (@joeymistretta_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The “cap space” terminology was used to describe how Wings can now go add another player with an extra roster spot. Hope that clears up any confusion! Point is, the Wings now have an open roster spot.

Joey Mistretta (@joeymistretta_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I will tell you that people around the team truly do value everything that Arike Ogunbowale has done for the Wings over the years. She is viewed as a true superstar — on and off the floor — by most people I’ve talked to around the team.

Joey Mistretta (@joeymistretta_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It really depends on what the Wings do next. If Dallas makes another trade, it will be determined by the players’ contracts involved. If the Wings don’t make a trade, they will likely sign a player soon. Teams can sign a player to a hardship contract if there are less than 10