NaLyssa Smith - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Pulls down 12 boards Smith provided nine points (4-5 FG, 1-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Thursday's 95-87 loss to the Wings.

Impact Smith registered double-digit rebounds for the first time this season. She's off to a strong start in her season campaign with the Aces, posting averages of 11.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals in 21.0 minutes while shooting 70.5 percent from the field.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Shooting Goes Cold in Fourth, Fall 95-87 on the Road to Dallas ARLINGTON, TEXAS (May 28, 2026) – The Las Vegas Aces (4-3), who connected on 50% of their shots through three quarters, hit just 27.3% in th...

1 DAY AGO • WNBA.COM

Azzi Fudd scores 22 in 1st WNBA start and helps the Wings beat the Aces 95-87

Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, Jessica Shepard had her second triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-87

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

GAME RECAP: Aces Unable to Cap Sparks' Scoring, Fall 101-95 LAS VEGAS (May 23, 2026) – The Las Vegas Aces (4-2) were unable to overcome hot shooting by the Sparks and eventually fell short in a 101-95...

6 DAYS AGO • WNBA.COM

Kelsey Plum scores 38, Erica Wheeler hits clutch 3-pointer and Sparks defeat Aces 101-95

Kelsey Plum scored a season-high 38 points, Erica Wheeler hit the go-ahead 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Las Vegas Aces 101-95

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Fares well in 20 minutes Smith ended Sunday's 85-84 win over the Dream with 13 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes.

Impact Despite a small workload, Smith made the most of her minutes Sunday. Through five games, Smith is shooting an elite 70.4 percent from the field with averages of 9.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 18.4 minutes per game.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Las Vegas Aces Hold Back Late Atlanta Surge for 85-84 Victory ATLANTA (May 17, 2026) – Thanks to a late shot by Chelsea Gray and strong defense in the waning moments, the Las Vegas Aces (4-1) held back...

MAY 17 • WNBA.COM

Chelsea Gray makes the go-ahead jumper with 3.6 seconds left as the Aces beat the Dream 85-84

Chelsea Gray made a fadeaway jumper in the lane with 3.6 seconds to play, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 85-84 on Sunday

MAY 17 • Associated Press

NaLyssa Smith graduates from Baylor 4 years after leaving for the WNBA

NaLyssa Smith can now say she’s a college graduate

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Can't miss in road victory Smith registered 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 16 minutes during Sunday's 105-78 win over Los Angeles.

Impact Smith didn't miss from the field, and she is an impressive 75.0 percent (9-12 FG) across the first two games. She has been extremely consistent on the boards, too, pulling down six rebounds in each of the first two games which blocking two shots in both contests. Smith came over to the Aces last season, and she was a huge part of the bench, enroute to a championship. She'll be a solid fantasy producer again in 2026.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Las Vegas Aces Bounce Back with 105-78 Win Over Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (May 10, 2026) – The Las Vegas Aces (1-1) had five players score in double figures as they rebounded from their opening loss to...

MAY 11 • WNBA.COM

Carter scores 22, Young adds 20 as Aces beat Sparks 105-78

Chennedy Carter scored 22 points, Jackie Young had 20 points and nine assists, and the Las Vegas Aces beat Los Angeles 105-78 in the Sparks' season opener

MAY 11 • Associated Press

GAME RECAP: Las Vegas Aces Drop Home Opener to Phoenix 99-66 LAS VEGAS (May 9, 2026) – Poor shooting and turnovers plagued the Las Vegas Aces (0-1), who dropped their home opener to the Phoenix Mercury...

MAY 10 • WNBA.COM

Mercury rout the Aces 99-66 to spoil Las Vegas' ring ceremony

Alyssa Thomas scored 20 points and the Phoenix Mercury walloped the the Las Vegas Aces 99-66, making sure the only celebration for the reigning WNBA champions at their season opene...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

GAME RECAP: Las Vegas Aces Fall to Dallas Wings 101-84 in Preseason Exhibition AUSTIN, Texas (May 3, 2026) – The Las Vegas Aces fell behind early, were unable to close the gap and closed out its two-game preseason slate...

MAY 4 • WNBA.COM

Posts double-double Sunday Smith posted 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks and an assist in 18 minutes during Sunday's 94-78 preseason win over the Japan National Team.

Impact Smith was the Aces' only starter to play under 20 minutes during Sunday's preseason opener, but she led the team in rebounds en route to a double-double. The 25-year-old saw an uptick in production after being traded to the Aces from the Wings last year, and she averaged 8.2 points and 5.3 rebounds in 22.7 minutes per game across 27 regular-season appearances with Las Vegas. Although the Aces were playing without A'ja Wilson (rest) during Sunday's matchup, Smith should be in the mix to be a reliable fantasy contributor in 2026.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas Aces Down Japan 94-78 in Preseason Exhibition LAS VEGAS (April 26, 2026) – The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Japan Women’s Basketball National Team 94-78 in a preseason exhibition game on...

APRIL 27 • WNBA.COM

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).

APRIL 13 • 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

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