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AUGUST 31 • FANSIDED.COM

Wilson, Young double up to send Aces past Tempo 93-73 in first game without Smith

A’ja Wilson had 27 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young scored 23 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 93-73

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

NaLyssa Smith's injury blows the championship wide open for Lynx and Valkyries The Las Vegas Aces are hoping to repeat their 2025 WNBA Championship win, but the team may struggle without NaLyssa Smith on the floor.

AUGUST 28 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

NaLyssa Smith Injury Threatens Aces' Chances of Repeating as WNBA Champions NaLyssa Smith is out for the rest of the season, dealing the Aces a tough blow as they try to defend their championship.

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Aces dealt season-ending loss of NaLyssa Smith before facing Tempo Deadspin | Aces dealt season-ending loss of NaLyssa Smith before facing Tempo

AUGUST 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Aces starter NaLyssa Smith to miss remainder of season Deadspin | Aces starter NaLyssa Smith to miss remainder of season

AUGUST 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

"This what DiJonai meant by 8/23", "There goes our repeat" - Aces Fans Devastated As NaLyssa Smith's Leg Injury Ends Her Season Ahead Of Playoffs The Las Vegas Aces suffered a major blow after NaLyssa Smith went down with a leg injury on Sunday against the Toronto Tempo.

AUGUST 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Las Vegas Aces lose NaLyssa Smith for season to injury, a major blow to WNBA champs' repeat hopes

Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith is out for the season with a left leg injury, dealing a huge blow to the defending WNBA champion’s repeat hopes

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

NaLyssa Smith Sidelined for Remainder of Season LAS VEGAS (Aug. 27, 2026) — Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith suffered a non-contact, left leg injury at the 3:15 mark of the third quart...

AUGUST 27 • WNBA.COM

Done for season The Aces announced Thursday that Smith will be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering a non-contact left leg injury during Sunday's game versus the Tempo, per Chelsea...

Impact It's a big blow for the defending-champion Aces ahead of the postseason. Smith started all 38 of her appearances for Las Vegas, so a spot in the first unit is now open. Brianna Turner appears to the most likely candidate to replace Smith in the starting lineup going forward.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson scores 27, Young adds 21 as Aces beat short-handed Tempo 88-78

A’ja Wilson had 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Jackie Young scored 21 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 88-78

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Won't Return Sunday Smith (lower body) won't return to Sunday's game against Toronto, Chelsea Leite of TSN reports. She finished with eight points (4-4 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three s...

Impact Smith was having a quality game but is now ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest. Without Smith on the floor, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Brianna Turner and Mai Yamamoto should each receive a few extra minutes the rest of the way. .

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Smith (lower body) exited Sunday's game against Toronto, Chelsea Leite of TSN reports.

Impact Smith required assistance off the court after suffering a lower body injury. If she doesn't return, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Brianna Turner and Mai Yamamoto will likely see more minutes the rest of the way.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Handles lesser workload Smith amassed seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes during Thursday's 101-78 victory over Connecticut.

Impact With Thursday's game becoming uncompetitive in the second half, the defending-champion Aces handed Smith her lowest workload since June 28 in Chicago. She's averaging 11.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 24.5 minutes per game over 37 appearances.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Unable to Recover from Cold Third Quarter, Fall to Lynx 92-87 LAS VEGAS (Aug. 15, 2026) – After shooting 1 of 10 to open the third quarter, the Las Vegas Aces (24-12) fought back from a pair of 10-point...

AUGUST 16 • WNBA.COM

Records double-double Smith delivered 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, an assist and a steal across 31 minutes in Saturday's 82-87 loss to the Lynx.

Impact A'ja Wilson led the way for the Aces with a 32-point performance, but Smith made her presence felt at both ends with a double-double. This was her third double-double over the last five appearances, and her fourth of the season. It was also the 11th time this season Smith has scored at least 15 points, so she has proven to be a reliable scoring option in the Aces' frontcourt.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

Olivia Miles had 23 points and eight assists, Napheesa Collier added 19 points and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Team-high eight rebounds Smith ended Thursday's 83-76 win over the Mystics with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes.

Impact Smith didn't see much usage on the offensive end Thursday but did haul in a team-high eight boards. Over her last eight appearances, Smith has averaged 11.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.6 minutes per game while shooting 57.1 percent from the field.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gallery: Aces 86, Mystics 76 (8/11/2026) The Las Vegas Aces (23-11) defeated the Washington Mystics (19-13) on their home floor on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 86-76. A'ja Wilson tallied a gam...

AUGUST 12 • WNBA.COM

GAME RECAP: Aces LAS VEGAS (Aug. 11, 2026) – A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young combined for 51 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Las Vegas Aces (23-1...

AUGUST 12 • WNBA.COM

Double-double in win Smith registered 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes in Tuesday's 86-76 win over Washington.

Impact Smith made her presence felt in the paint on both ends of the floor, as five of her 11 rebounds came on the offensive glass. Tuesday marked the forward's third double-double of the season and sixth game with double-digit rebounds. Overall, Smith is averaging 12.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24.5 minutes per contest while serving as a starter in all 33 appearances during the 2026 campaign.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Aces end the Mystics' 7-game winning streak with an 86-76 victory

A’ja Wilson had 26 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for her 17th double-double this season, Jackie Young added 25 points to go with eight assists and the Las Vegas Aces ended th...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Surging Liberty rout short-handed Aces 111-71 as Las Vegas rests Wilson, Gray and Young

Marine Johannes scored a career-high 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the New York Liberty routed the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 111-71 on Sunday

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Double-double vs. Minnesota Smith recorded 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block over 24 minutes during the Aces' 98-87 loss to the Lynx on Saturday.

Impact Smith led the Aces in rebounds while finishing as the team's third-leading scorer, en route to her second double-double of the season. She has scored at least 14 points in each of her last four outings, during which she has connected on 60.9 percent of her field-goal attempts.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Fall 98-87 at Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 8, 2026) – Perimeter defense and turnovers plagued the Las Vegas Aces (22-10), who dropped a 98-87 decision to the Minneso...

AUGUST 8 • WNBA.COM

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