The Dallas Wings recently acquired DiJonai Carrington before the season began, and she’s shaping up to be a major contributor as the year rolls on. Carrington, who entered the league in 2021, is a veteran presence after playing college ball at Stanford and finishing her career with one year at Baylor.
Since arriving in the WNBA, Carrington has grown each season. She was named the league’s Most Improved Player in 2024 and earned a spot on the All-Defensive First Team in her final season with the Connecticut Sun.
Carrington’s last year with the Sun was a strong one, as she averaged 12.7 points, five rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. While the Sun and Carrington parted ways in the offseason, her time there set her up for what could be a career-changing year in Dallas.
DiJonai Carrington’s WNBA Contract and Net Worth
While WNBA salaries remain far lower than those in other pro sports leagues, many players are boosting their earnings with endorsements and success on social media.
Carrington’s official net worth isn’t publicly known, but her career WNBA earnings before this season totaled $271,389. She also holds endorsement deals, including ambassador roles with Rihanna’s Fenty brand and Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS.
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Carrington also competed in the Unrivaled League, where every player reportedly earned $150,000. She’s currently playing under a one-year, $200,000 contract with the Wings, which could put her estimated net worth around $650,000 before endorsements. However, her specific endorsement earnings are not known publicly in terms of financial agreements.
Can Carrington Help the Wings Compete?
Carrington brings huge upside, especially on defense. Her defensive skills could be key for the Wings, who needed a reliable stopper to help steady things. Yet, she doesn’t have to be a top scorer for Dallas.
Carrington is not a dynamic scorer at the end of the day. But thankfully, with players like Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale already handling that role, she can focus on crashing the boards, finishing at the rim, and playing her usual hard-nosed defense. With that said, Carrington is still one of the WNBA’s top shooting guards heading into the 2025 season.
Will the Wings be able to compete and reach the playoffs? Dallas could feel some growing pains early on, but it’s a long season, and anything can happen as a season unfolds. The Wings could still turn heads as the season goes on.
Could they go from picking No. 1 in the draft to securing a top seed? Time will tell.
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