Alanna Smith - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Sees 15 minutes off bench Smith notched eight points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 88-77 victory over the Liberty.

Impact Smith continues to play a modest role off the Dallas bench. Across 18 games this season, she's averaging 15.0 minutes per contest with 4.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maskless Alanna Smith Starting 'To See" Signs of Wings Turnaround Alanna Smith played her best game of the season agains the Sun. Playing without the mask for her broken nose seemed to make a huge differenc...

JULY 3 • SI.COM

Paige Bueckers scores 11 of her 25 points in the 4th quarter, and the Wings beat the Sun 86-83

Paige Bueckers scored 11 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Jessica Shepard finished with 14 points, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 86-83

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Returning against Connecticut Smith (concussion) is available for Thursday's game against Connecticut.

Impact Smith missed the last three regular-season contests but is finally cleared to suit up. Since starting in the Wings' first seven regular-season games of the 2026 campaign, she has come off the bench. While Smith should continue to see action as a reserve versus the Sun, it's hard to gauge how many minutes she will see, especially after a three-game layoff.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Smith (concussion) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Sun.

Impact Smith has a chance to end a three-game absence with a concussion Thursday. The Wings should have a better idea of her chances of playing closer to tipoff.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Smith (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Lynx.

Impact This will be Smith's third consecutive game on the sidelines. Her next chance to play will come Thursday in Connecticut.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alanna Smith injury update: Dallas Wings player in concussion protocol Alanna Smith won't play for the Dallas Wings against the Las Vegas Aces according to the latest WNBA injury report, as she's in concussion p...

JUNE 25 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out for Thursday Smith (concussion) is out for Thursday's game in Las Vegas.

Impact What was initially being called a "face injury" has been upgraded to a concussion, meaning Smith will now need to clear the concussion protocol testing before she's allowed to return to the court. Maddy Siegrist and Awak Kuier will continue to pick up the slack in Smith's absence.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Smith (face) is out for Monday's game in Seattle.

Impact Smith suffered the face injury during Saturday's win over the Sky, and now she will miss Monday's game, which might open up minutes for Maddy Siegrist and Awak Kuier. For now, Smith should be considered questionable for Thursday's game in Las Vegas.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Saturday Smith won't return to Saturday's game against the Sky due to a facial injury, and she'll finish with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two steals in five minutes.

Impact Smith sustained the facial injury in the opening quarter and won't return for the remainder of the contest. Her next opportunity to play will come Monday in Seattle. If the 29-year-old forward is forced to miss time, Maddy Siegrist and Awak Kuier could see increased playing time.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Saturday Smith (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Sky.

Impact Smith was questionable due to an illness but will ultimately suit up as the Wings look to get back in the win column. Over her past seven games, the forward is averaging 3.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per contest, all off the bench.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Smith (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Sky.

Impact Smith is under the weather and could miss Saturday's contest, which would mark just her second absence on the year. The 29-year-old forward has averaged 3.0 points and 2.8 rebounds across 12.2 minutes per game in her last five appearances, so her absence would open up additional playing time for the likes of Awak Kuier and Maddy Siegrist, especially if Alysha Clark (leg) is also downgraded from questionable to out.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to nine points Smith ended with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in nine minutes during Monday's 96-66 victory over the Aces.

Impact Although the Wings put this game away in a hurry, Smith once again saw a limited workload off the bench. Across 13 outings this season, Smith has averaged 3.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 15.8 minutes per contest.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wings can only hope that Jose Fernandez's Alanna Smith prediction will come true soon Jose Fernandez is optimistic that Alanna Smith will bounce back, and the Wings need her to.

JUNE 16 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Scoreless in nine minutes Smith closed Tuesday's 100-76 loss to the Lynx with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in nine minutes.

Impact Through her opening 10 appearances, Smith hasn't generate much fantasy appeal. In 16.9 minutes per contest, she's averaging 3.5 points, 3.2 rebounds,1.8 assists and 1.0 steals.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Mercury, Alanna Smith and the biggest disappointments of the WNBA season so far Playoff contenders haven't been playing that way and more than one key offseason addition hasn't lived up to the hype.

JUNE 4 • FANSIDED.COM

Not starting Monday Smith won't start Monday's game against the Storm, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Smith will return from a one-game absence due to an illness, though she won't rejoin the starting five Monday. The veteran forward has logged fewer than 20 minutes in each of her last four appearances, averaging 3.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 12.0 minutes per showing during that span.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Smith (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against Seattle.

Impact Smith is set to return from a one-game absence due to an illness and could see increased burn due to Awak Kuier (elbow) being out. Smith has struggled mightily to begin the regular season, averaging 3.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 33.3 percent from the field in 17.4 minutes per game across seven outings.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Smith (illness) has been downgraded to out for Thursday's game against the Aces, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Smith is being downgraded from doubtful to out with an illness. Her next chance to take the floor arrives Monday, when the Wings host the Storm. Awak Kuier and Maddy Siegrist are both options to see increased playing time in the frontcourt Thursday.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Thursday Smith (illness) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Aces.

Impact The Wings previously listed Smith as probable, but she's now trending in the wrong direction. With Smith expected to miss this contest, the Wings could lean more on Awak Kuier, Maddy Siegrist and Alysha Clark.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Smith (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against the Aces.

Impact Smith is battling an ailment, but the issue isn't likely to be severe enough to stop her from playing Thursday. Although she's started each of her seven appearances on the year, Smith has logged fewer than 20 minutes in four consecutive games.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 minutes in loss Smith racked up two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over 10 minutes during Friday's 86-69 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Smith saw limited playing time once again, providing a muted impact in her reduced minutes. The 2025 co-Defensive Player of the Year has logged less than 17 minutes in three consecutive contests, averaging 4.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 11.5 minutes per tilt during that span. Through six regular-season games, she's shooting just 34.4 percent from the field and 14.3 percent from deep.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to seven minutes Smith closed Monday's 92-69 victory over the Mystics with three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals across seven minutes.

Impact Smith picked up four quick fouls Monday which severely limited her workload. She's had a quiet start to the season, posting averages of 4.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals on 30.4 percent shooting from the field in 20.3 minutes per contest.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Held to six points in loss Smith provided six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in 27 minutes during Thursday's 90-86 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Smith contributed on the defensive end and as a playmaker, finishing second on her team in assists behind Paige Bueckers, but the Wings elected to start Maddy Siegrist in Smith's place to begin the second half. Smith has noticeably struggled to make an impact as a scorer so far in 2026, as she's averaging 4.7 points through three games after averaging 9.6 points over 42 appearances with the Lynx a season ago.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well on defensive end Smith racked up two points (1-8 FG, 0-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 77-72 loss to the Dream.

Impact It wasn't the best shooting night for Smith, particularly from behind the three-point line, she made it up for it at the other end with four defensive rebounds and a block. The 29-year-old is off to a slow start with 4.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists, while shooting just 21.4 percent (3-14 FG) in two games. However, Smith is too talented for this slump to last too long, and she'll likely be given every opportunity to fight through.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

ALANNA SMITH NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

Paige Bueckers scores 11 of her 25 points in the 4th quarter, and the Wings beat the Sun 86-83