OCTOBER 8 • THESTATE.COM
ALANNA SMITH #8 - FORWARD - MINNESOTA LYNX
9.6 PPG •
5.1 RPG •
2.9 APG
9.6 PPG
5.1 RPG
2.9 APG
Lynx place two on WNBA All-Defensive first team Minnesota Lynx forwards Alanna Smith and Napheesa Collier anchor the WNBA's 2025 All-Defensive first team announced on Wednesday.Joining the...
Muted performance in loss Smith logged eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 86-81 loss to the Mercury.
Impact Despite coming two points and two rebounds shy of a double-double in Game 4, Smith didn't make enough of an impact to help Minnesota avoid elimination. Her season comes to an end, sharing the co-Defensive Player of the Year award with Aces superstar A'ja Wilson and putting up strong numbers across the board once again. Smith played in a career-high 42 regular-season games while also averaging a career-high 1.9 blocks per game.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
DiJonai Carrington injury highlights rare Lynx weakness at worst possible time The Minnesota Lynx have a well-rounded roster, but even the best teams have weaknesses. For Minnesota, it’s a lack of size. In the frontcour...
SEPTEMBER 23 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM
Minnesota takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Phoenix
The Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 lead in the seriesSEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press
Minnesota reserve DiJonai Carrington's season is over after spraining left foot
DiJonai Carrington’s season is over after spraining her left foot in the first round of the playoffs, the team announced Saturday nightSEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Top-seeded Lynx march into WNBA semis against surging Mercury in matchup of defensive-minded teams
The No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series after recording the only sweep of the first round by beating the Golden State Valkyr...SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press
WNBA semifinals set: Minnesota, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Indiana reach second round
The WNBA semifinals are set and a new champion is guaranteed after all four remaining teams were challenged in the opening roundSEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press
Alanna Smith lifted herself to defensive honor, Lynx to title contenders Cheryl Reeve recalled a playoff game in 2024 in which the 6-foot-4 Alanna Smith walked off the floor at halftime shouting, “Can I get some h...
SEPTEMBER 19 • TWINCITIES.COM
Aces coach Becky Hammon not happy about Lynx center Alanna Smith sharing WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year award with A'ja Wilson Said Hammon: “A white-tailed deer looks really good until an elk walks into the room.”
SEPTEMBER 19 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Lynx F Smith, Aces C Wilson share WNBA Defensive Player of Year honors Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson were named WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year on Thursday.Both...
SEPTEMBER 19 • THESTATE.COM
Has there ever been a co-DPOY in WNBA history? A'ja Wilson splitting Defensive Player honor with Lynx's forward explored The WNBA announced Thursday that Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith are the 2025 co-Defensive Players o...
SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
A'ja Wilson and Alanna Smith share WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award - The Boston Globe Each player received 29 votes from the 72 media members who participated.
SEPTEMBER 18 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
A'ja Wilson and Alanna Smith share WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in four seasonsSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
A'ja Wilson and Alanna Smith named 2025 WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year A'ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith have been named the 2025 Co-Defensive Players of the Year, the WNBA announced Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 18 • USATODAY.COM
Deadspin | Alanna Smith, A'ja Wilson share Defensive Player of Year honors Deadspin | Alanna Smith, A'ja Wilson share Defensive Player of Year honors
SEPTEMBER 18 • DEADSPIN.COM
A'ja Wilson Earns 2025 Kia WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year Award LAS VEGAS (Sept. 18, 2025)—The WNBA announced today that Las Vegas Aces forward/center A’ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith h...
SEPTEMBER 18 • WNBA.COM
Named co-DPoY for 2025 The WNBA has named Smith and A'ja Wilson co-Defensive Players of the Year for 2025.
Impact Smith continued to make strides in her defensive skills this year, averaging a career-high 1.9 blocks to go with 1.3 steals per game over 42 regular-season games. It's the first career Defensive Player of the Year award for the 29-year-old forward, who was named to the All-Defensive second team a season ago as well. Smith also averaged 9.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 26.5 minutes per game during the regular season, and she's set for unrestricted free agency this offseason.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Napheesa Collier's 20 points lead Minnesota Lynx to dominant 101-72 win over Golden State Valkyries
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of t...SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Logs 20 minutes in road loss Smith notched 11 points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 83-72 loss to the Fever.
Impact Smith was held out to rest in the most recent game Saturday against the Valkyries. She has scored at least 11 points in back-to-back games for the first time since late July. Smith has also registered at least three rebounds across 22 of the past 23 appearances, too.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Fever close season with 83-72 win over league-leading Lynx as Collier sits out
Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points and the Indiana Fever wrapped up the regular season with an 83-72 win Tuesday night over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, who were resting MVP ca...SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Off injury report for Tuesday Smith (rest) is off the Lynx's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Fever, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.
Impact With the Lynx having already clinched the top seed in the playoffs, Smith sat out Saturday's win over the Valkyries. However, she'll return to game action against Indiana. Over her last five appearances, Smith has averaged 10.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.4 minutes per game.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Hiedeman scores 24, Collier 20 as Lynx hold off Valkyries 78-72
Natisha Hiedeman matched her career-high with 24 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 78-72 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday nightSEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press
Won't play vs. Golden State Smith (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Valkyries, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.
Impact Smith will miss a game for just the second time this season. Minnesota will likely lean on Jessica Shepard and Maria Kliundikova to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 13 points in loss Smith closed with 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Thursday's 97-87 loss to Las Vegas.
Impact Smith, who offers elite steal and block rates, wasn't able to provide any of those Thursday. For the season, she holds averages of 9.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.9 blocks in 26.9 minutes per game.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Golden State plays Minnesota, seeks 6th straight win
Golden State is looking to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against MinnesotaSEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press
