Alanna Smith - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't play in Game 3 Smith (lower leg) is out for Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs against Golden State on Friday.

Impact Smith will miss the entirely of the first round while nursing a lower leg injury suffered during the FIBA World Cup. Maddy Siegrist and Alysha Clark will once again be asked to step up with Smith sidelined.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Game 2 Smith (lower leg) has been ruled out for Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs against the Valkyries on Wednesday.

Impact Smith will miss a sixth consecutive contest dating back to the regular season due to a lower-leg injury. If the Wings stave off elimination Wednesday, the 30-year-old forward's next chance to play will come in Game 3 on Friday. With Smith sidelined, Maddy Siegrist and Alysha Clark could continue seeing increased playing time.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Game 1 Smith (lower leg) has been ruled out for Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs against the Valkyries on Sunday.

Impact Smith is without a clear timetable for a return and can be considered highly questionable for Game 2 on Wednesday. With the 30-year-old forward sidelined, Maddy Siegrist, Alysha Clark and Awak Kuier are candidates to see increased playing time.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Jessica Shepard's breakout season with the Dallas Wings doesn't surprise her or Paige Bueckers

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SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Without return timeline Smith (lower leg) has no timetable for a return, Myah Taylor of Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Smith suffered a lower-leg injury during the FIBA World Cup, and it sounds like she can be deemed week-to-week for the time being. Her status for the remainder of the regular season is in doubt, but she could have a chance to return for the start of the postseason in late September. Maddy Siegrist and Alysha Clark should have an opportunity for more playing time in the frontcourt going forward.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Los Angeles Smith (lower leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Sparks.

Impact Smith suffered a lower left leg injury while playing for Australia in the FIBA World Cup, and her next chance to play for the Wings will come Saturday against Phoenix. With the 30-year-old unavailale, Maddy Siegrist, Awak Kuier and Alysha Clark could all see a bump in minutes.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Fernandez's Alanna Smith Update Raises Concerns About Wings' Playoff Potential Jose Fernandez couldn’t share a positive update on Alanna Smith after the World Cup.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Dallas looks for 25th victory this season in matchup with Los Angeles

Dallas will try to earn its 25th victory of the season when the Wings play the Los Angeles Sparks

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Wings face frustrating Alanna Smith setback at worst possible time Alanna Smith could be set to cause the Dallas Wings a major headache as the postseason approaches.

SEPTEMBER 9 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Suffers leg injury Smith will miss the remainder of the World Cup with a leg injury, according to ESPN.

Impact There aren't many details yet, so the severity is unclear. For now, Smith can be considered questionable for Dallas' next game Sept. 17.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Australia's and Wings' Alanna Smith out of Women's World Cup with injury Australian forward Alanna Smith’s injury issues continue into the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, causing her to miss the rest of the tou...

SEPTEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM

Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings handed major Alanna Smith injury blow during FIBA World Cup | Sporting News Dallas Wings suffer another major injury setback during WNBA World Cup break

SEPTEMBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Paige Bueckers' $3,748,500 Wings Teammate Sends Her 5-Word Message as Duo Head to Berlin For FIBA World Cup Dallas Wings teammate Alanna Smith isn't letting Paige Bueckers leave for the FIBA Women's World Cup without a jab.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Miss You Already You Little Gremlin": Sophie Cunningham, Paige Bueckers and More Drop Heartfelt Comments on $3,748,500 Forward's IG Recap Dallas Wings forward Alanna Smith was shown love by Paige Bueckers, Sophie Cunningham and other members of the WNBA faternity on Monday. The $3.

SEPTEMBER 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Seven points in lopsided win Smith closed with seven points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds over 17 minutes during Sunday's 97-71 victory over Connecticut.

Impact Smith left Sunday's game for the locker room due to an apparent ankle injury but ultimately returned to finish the contest. She's started 11 consecutive games and figures to be no worse for wear come time for Dallas' next matchup Sept. 17 against the Sparks.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Sunday Smith (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Sun per the WNBA broadcast.

Impact Smith exited the game briefly after appearing to hurt her ankle, but she has since returned to the floor. It is encouraging to see her back on the court, as it appears she will be available for the remainder of the game.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Sunday Smith left Sunday's game against the Sun for the locker room due to an apprent ankle injury, The Wings Bulletin reports.

Impact Smith exited in the first quarter after appearing to turn her ankle. If she is unable to return, Li Yueru could see extra minutes.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Wings beat the Fire 96-78 to clinch the final WNBA playoff spot

Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 21 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Portland Fire 96-78 to clinch the final W...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Scores nine points in win Smith notched nine points (3-3 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 92-70 win over the Storm.

Impact Smith managed to finish this game despite taking a shot to the head in the second quarter. Through 30 games, she's averaging 5.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.7 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Smith (face) started the second half of Sunday's game against the Storm.

Impact After taking a shot to the face which forced her to the locker room in the second quarter, Smith appears to be ready to close out this contest.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Smith exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Storm due to an apparent facial injury, per the broadcast.

Impact Smith took an elbow to the face and exited to the locker room early in the second quarter. The 29-year-old forward can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 10 minutes in win Smith ended Thursday's 91-85 victory over Indiana with two rebounds in 10 minutes.

Impact Smith left this game for a while due to a leg issue, resulting in a smaller workload. She was able to finish the contest, but it was a wasted night as far as fantasy value goes.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Smith (leg) returned to Thursday's game against the Fever with 8:31 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Impact Smith missed the rest of the third quarter after checking out with an apparent leg issue, but she appears to have avoided a significant injury. It remains to be seen whether she'll face any kind of restriction down the stretch of Thursday's matchup.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Smith went to the locker room during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Fever, Drake Keeler of The IX Basketball reports.

Impact Smith was spotted walking to the locker room after checking out of the game with 9:05 remaining in the third period. She can be considered questionable to return until the team has another update on the severity of her injury.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

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