NaLyssa Smith - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Signs with Aces Smith re-signed with the Aces on Monday.

Impact This was the expectation after Smith was extended a restricted qualifying offer Apr. 7. After joining the Aces in 2025, Smith thrived with averages of 8.2 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22.7 minutes across 27 appearances (26 starts).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Slated to be restricted free agent The Aces extended a restricted qualifying offer to Smith on Tuesday.

Impact Smith split time between Dallas and Las Vegas last season, capping the campaign off with a championship ring. She thrived after the trade to the Aces, averaging 8.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 stocks in 22.7 minutes across 27 appearances (26 starts). While those numbers were a marked upgrade from her first 18 games (15 starts) in Dallas, they were well below what she produced during her first three seasons in the WNBA, when she had a lead role for Indiana. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick can negotiate with teams in free agency, but with this move, the Aces have the right to match any offer she receives.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

NaLyssa Smith seemingly reacts to reports of ex-girlfriend DiJonai Carrington dating Las Vegas Aces' young superstar NaLyssa Smith has seemingly reacted to recent dating rumors linking her ex-girlfriend DiJonai Carrington to her Las Vegas Aces teammate Jackie Young.

MARCH 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Concludes season with Aces in 2025 Smith appeared in 45 regular season games with Dallas and Las Vegas in 2025, averaging 8.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists over 27 games with the Aces.

Impact Smith joined Las Vegas midway through the 2025 regular season after starting the year with Dallas before being traded to the Aces. She made a strong impact for Las Vegas right out of the gate upon her arrival, turning into a key contributor during the regular season and en route to a league title. Smith enters the offseason as a restricted free agent, meaning Las Vegas will have first dibs to bring her back in 2026.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NaLyssa Smith reveals what makes Becky Hammon one of the top WNBA coaches Becky Hammon has found immense success with the Aces.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

DiJonai Carrington slays all-black fit celebrating gf NaLyssa Smith's WNBA title The couple started the season on the same team, but it was Smith who ended up a champion with the Las Vegas Aces. Carrington was there for h...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • SI.COM

Pulls down seven boards in Game 3 Smith had two points (1-4 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 90-88 win over Phoenix in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

Impact Smith wasn't able to do much in her 17 minutes, and she spent the night in foul trouble, picking up five personals in rather quick fashion. She salvaged the stat line with the solid rebounding total and the block. Smith has posted at least five rebounds in all three games in the series.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"I need a burner so bad" - DiJonai Carrington pens cryptic note amid cheering for gf NaLyssa Smith during WNBA Finals Game 3 Minnesota Lynx star DiJonai Carrington dropped a cryptic message on social media amid the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Ph...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Perfect message for Fever fans" - WNBA fans react to Nalyssa Smith's statement t-shirt amid Sophie Cunningham controversy WNBA fans reacted to NaLyssa Smith's statement T-shirt ahead of Game 4 between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

3 reasons why NaLyssa Smith has become Indiana Fever's biggest nightmare NaLyssa Smith played a key role for the Las Vegas Aces on Friday as they defeated the Indiana Fever to take a 2-1 series lead in the WNBA se...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

GAME RECAP: Las Vegas Fights to the Finish for 84-72 Semifinal Game 3 Victory Over Indiana INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 26, 2025)—The Las Vegas Aces are one win away from advancing to the 2025 WNBA Finals after pulling away from the Indiana...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • WNBA.COM

Jackie Young and NaLyssa Smith lead Aces past Fever 84-72 for 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series

Jackie Young scored 25 points in her home state and NaLyssa Smith added 16 points, leading the Las Vegas Aces to an 84-72 victory over the short-handed Indiana Fever in Game 3 of a...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 16 points in 33 minutes Smith produced 16 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, one steal and four blocks in 33 minutes of Friday's 84-72 Game 3 win over the Fever.

Impact Smith and Jackie Young stepped up on a night in which A'ja Wilson struggled with foul trouble, as the duo combined for 36 points. Smith was also a force on the defensive end, matching her season-high mark with four blocks.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Rebound for 90-68 Semifinals Game 2 Victory Over Fever LAS VEGAS (Sept. 23, 2025) — The Las Vegas Aces (1-1) utilized an 11-0 run in the middle of the third quarter to earn a comfortable 63-44 le...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • WNBA.COM

The Fever drafted her, since traded twice, NaLyssa Smith has found 'different level' with Aces The Aces discussed flipping an energy switch and one of the players to set the tone was NaLyssa Smith, whom the Fever drafted second overall...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM

A'ja Wilson, Aces coast to win over Fever to even semifinal series A'ja Wilson amassed 25 points, nine rebounds and five steals and NaLyssa Smith added 18 points as the Las Vegas Aces bounced back for a 90-6...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHT | September 23, 2025

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Wilson scores 25 points as Aces even WNBA semifinal series at 1-1 with blowout win over Fever

A'ja Wilson bounced back with 25 points and nine rebounds, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 90-68 win over the Indiana Fever

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Full weight of NaLyssa Smith trade will be felt as Fever faces Aces The Fever traded NaLyssa Smith to the Wings in January, and she joined the Aces in June — and the full impact of those moves will finally be...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Shows out on defense Smith closed with seven points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and three steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 86-83 Game 2 loss to the Storm.

Impact Smith didn't have the best night on the offensive end, but seven of her eight rebounds came on defense, while she also showed off quick hands with the steals. She is averaging 9.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in two games in this series.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Winning is fun:' NaLyssa Smith shining in Aces' playoff run NaLyssa Smith’s defense has come a long way, helping to set the tone for the Aces in Game 1 of their first-round WNBA playoffs series agains...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Nears double-double in win Smith closed Sunday's 102-77 Game 1 win over the Storm with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 25 minutes.

Impact Smith scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive appearance Sunday, and she also came within one rebound of posting her first double-double since Aug. 8. Although she was unable to rack up double-digit boards, it was an encouraging performance overall to begin the playoffs. Across her last 10 appearances dating back to the regular season, she's averaged 9.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NaLyssa Smith successfully turned around one of her biggest weaknesses with Aces NaLyssa Smith has been a perfect fit with the Aces since landing with the team after an in-season trade.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

GALLERY: Aces 102, Storm 77 (9/14/2025) The Las Vegas Aces (30-14, 1-0) opened the 2025 WNBA Playoffs with a 102-77 victory over the visiting Seattle Storm (23-21, 0-1) on Sunday n...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • WNBA.COM

Aces beat Storm 102-77 in playoff opener after winning final 16 regular-season games

A’ja Wilson scored 29 points to help the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces beat the seventh-seeded Seattle Storm 102-77 in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round playoff series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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Jackie Young and NaLyssa Smith lead Aces past Fever 84-72 for 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series

Wilson scores 25 points as Aces even WNBA semifinal series at 1-1 with blowout win over Fever

Aces beat Storm 102-77 in playoff opener after winning final 16 regular-season games