What’s Stopping an Aces Title Repeat? Plus, NaLyssa Smith Injury & DPOY Picks
The Aces will need to adjust their frontcourt after Smith averaged 11.8 points and 6.4 rebounds in 37 games this season.
- The Las Vegas Aces announced on Thursday that starting forward NaLyssa Smith is out for the remainder of the 2026 season following a left-leg injury sustained during Sunday's game.
- Smith sustained the non-contact injury during Sunday's 88-78 win over the Toronto Tempo, though the team did not disclose specific details regarding her diagnosis or treatment plan.
- Leading the WNBA in field-goal percentage at 63.8%, Smith averaged 11.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game over 37 games this season as a pivotal contributor to Las Vegas' 2025 championship run.
- Veteran forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is the most obvious replacement in the Aces' starting lineup, and teammate Stephanie Talbot said the roster must "step up" to fill the void left by Smith.
- The Aces enter the FIBA World Cup break holding a 26-13 record, third in the Western Conference, with coach Becky Hammon prioritizing roster health before the final playoff push begins.
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Aces dealt season-ending loss of NaLyssa Smith before facing Tempo
Ahead of the WNBA's FIBA World Cup break, the host Las Vegas Aces welcome in the struggling Toronto Tempo with a key starter sidelined. Las Vegas (26-13) announced on Thursday afternoon that NaLyssa Smith is out for the remainder of the season due to a left leg injury. Smith went down grabbing her left knee
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Washington TimesLas Vegas Aces lose NaLyssa Smith for season to injury, a major blow to WNBA champs’ repeat hopes
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces said Thursday that 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.
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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.
Aces Announced Brutal Injury News Before Tempo Showdown
The Las Vegas Aces are looking to get back to the WNBA Finals and win another title, but they are going to have to do it without one of their reliable starters.They announced on Thursday that starting forward NaLyssa Smith will be out for the season. Smith injured her left leg on a non-contact play […] The post Aces Announced Brutal Injury News Before Tempo Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.
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