Kelsey Mitchell scores 21 points and Fever beat Aces 80-70 without Caitlin Clark
Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston had double-doubles, and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 80-70JULY 25 • Associated Press
NALYSSA SMITH #3 - FORWARD - LAS VEGAS ACES
7.6 PPG •
5.1 RPG •
0.7 APG
7.6 PPG
5.1 RPG
0.7 APG
Efficient in home victory Smith totaled 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and two steals across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 87-72 win over the Dream.
Impact Smith has scored at least 11 points in three of her past six games, and she has at least four rebounds in six of her seven appearances since being acquired from the Wings in early July. Her three-pointer was her first since May 31 when she was playing for Dallas.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Wilson's double-double, Evans' spark off the bench lead Aces past Dream 87-72
A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Dana Evans provided a spark off the bench and the Las Vegas Aces won three straight games for the first time this season with an 87-72 vi...JULY 23 • Associated Press
Pulls down eight boards Smith posted seven points (2-7 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 90-86 win over the Wings.
Impact Since joining the Aces, Smith has seen a slight uptick in minutes compared to her days in Dallas. In six appearances, Smith is averaging 19.7 minutes per night with 6.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.8 blocks on 43.5 percent shooting from the field.
JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Ariel Atkins joining Athletes Unlimited basketball league this offseason
Ariel Atkins is making the switch from Unrivaled to Athletes Unlimited this seasonJULY 14 • Associated Press
Quiet in 24 minutes Smith accumulated six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 70-68 loss to the Mystics.
Impact The Aces were missing A'ja Wilson (wrist), making this line all the more disappointing from Smith. She's been hard to rely on in fantasy this season, posting averages of 7.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.9 blocks in 20.0 minutes per game.
JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Burton leads Golden State against Las Vegas after 21-point showing
Golden State faces the Las Vegas Aces after Veronica Burton scored 21 points in the Valkyries' 80-61 win against the Indiana FeverJULY 11 • Associated Press
Efficient in loss Smith posted 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 87-78 loss to New York.
Impact Smith started her second consecutive game, posting 11 points in each of them. The 24-year-old has shot an efficient 9-for-12 from the field during that span. The fourth-year forward has been productive in her last two games and could see an increased role if A'ja Wilson (wrist) misses an extended period.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-78 as A'ja Wilson exits with injury
Sabrina Ionescu scored 28 points to lead the New York Liberty to an 87-78 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, who lost star A’ja Wilson to a right wrist injury in the first halfJULY 9 • Associated Press
Productive in Sunday's start Smith finished with 11 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and one assist across 24 minutes in Sunday's 86-68 win over the Sun.
Impact Smith was making her first start as a member of the Aces, supplanting Kiah Stokes in the starting five. And, with a double-double and very efficient shooting, it's likely she'll see more time in the starting unit going forward. The 24-year-old has averaged 7.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in two games with the Aces since being acquired from the Wings.
JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE
A'ja Wilson has 19 points and Aces extend Sun's losing skid to 10 games with 86-68 victory
A’ja Wilson scored 19 points and had four blocks, Chelsea Gray moved into sixth on the WNBA’s career assist list and the Las Vegas Aces beat Connecticut 86-68 to extend the Sun’s f...JULY 6 • Associated Press
Starting Sunday Smith will start in Sunday's game against the Sun, Callie Fin of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact The 24-year-old will get the starting nod for the first time with the Aces, pushing Kiah Stokes to the second unit. Smith made her season debut with Las Vegas in Thursday's loss to the Fever, posting four points (1-6 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Fever superstar won't play as Aces debut trade pickup The Fever will be without star guard Caitlin Clark for the fourth straight game Thursday against the Aces, who will debut trade acquisition...
JULY 3 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
Fans Saddened by Wings Star's 'Sick' Response to Major Trade NaLyssa Smith had just come home to Texas.
JULY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WNBA star NaLyssa Smith 'sick to my stomach' after unexpected trade to Aces separates her from girlfriend
NaLyssa Smith reacted to an unexpected trade from the Wings to the Aces, saying she was 'sick to my stomach' as she is now separated from gi...JUNE 30 • FOXNEWS.COM
Aces shake up roster with trade for No. 2 overall pick in 2022 draft LAS VEGAS - The Aces acquired 6-foot-4-inch forward NaLyssa Smith from the Dallas Wings on Monday in...
JUNE 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WNBA Rookie Released After Scoring 15 Points over 12 Games Aces waive rookie Liz Kitley to activate NaLyssa Smith.
JUNE 30 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
NaLyssa Smith reacts to shocking trade from Dallas Wings: 'Sick to my stomach' | Sporting News Buffalo Bills
JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
BREAKING: Dallas Wings trade NaLyssa Smith to Las Vegas Aces in shocking deal | Sporting News Smith to Vegas. Let that sink in.
JUNE 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Aces acquire NaLyssa Smith from the Wings for first-round pick in 2027
The Las Vegas Aces have acquired forward NaLyssa Smith from the Dallas Wings for a 2027 first-round draft pickJUNE 30 • Associated Press
Headed to Las Vegas The Aces have acquired Smith from the Wings in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick.
Impact Smith has started 15 of her 18 appearances for Dallas in 2025, but she's playing a career-low 19.1 minutes per game this season. With Smith now out of the mix with the Wings, Myisha Hines-Allen could see an increase in playing time. It remains to be seen if Smith will maintain a starting role in Las Vegas, and she's averaging 6.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 assists per game this year.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet in 18 minutes Smith had four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 68-55 victory over the Dream.
Impact With Li Yueru breaking out in 34 minutes Tuesday, Smith could find it even harder to build momentum for Dallas. Through 16 appearances, Smith holds averages of 6.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 18.4 minutes per contest.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Swats four shots Smith totaled seven points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 91-88 loss to the Mystics.
Impact Smith swatted a season-high three shots in the losing effort, and she soaked up some additional minutes with DiJonai Carrington (ribs) on the shelf. Smith has been productive in a limited role this campaign, averaging 7.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 18.5 minutes per contest across 15 appearances.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta visits Dallas after Ogunbowale's 27-point showing
Dallas faces the Atlanta Dream after Arike Ogunbowale scored 27 points in the Dallas Wings' 91-88 overtime loss to the Washington MysticsJUNE 23 • Associated Press
Paige Bueckers scores 21 points in return to Connecticut as Wings beat Sun 86-83
Paige Bueckers had 21 points and seven assists in the former UConn star’s return to Connecticut, fellow rookie Aziaha James scored all of her season-high 17 points in the second ha...JUNE 21 • Associated Press
