Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith out for season with leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:53 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith will miss the remainder of the WNBA season and playoffs due to a left leg injury. The loss of Smith creates a significant void in the Las Vegas rotation as the team prepares for the postseason. Coach Becky Hammon must now determine a starting lineup adjustment to compensate for the absence. The team is also monitoring star forward A’ja Wilson, who has managed a back injury throughout the season while maintaining her availability for games. Despite the physical setbacks, the organization remains focused on navigating the upcoming playoff schedule. Analysts have raised questions regarding the championship potential of the roster following the loss of a player who contributed significantly to the team's performance since her arrival.
- •NaLyssa Smith is ruled out for the rest of the season and playoffs.
- •The injury is located in the left leg of the forward.
- •A’ja Wilson is continuing to play through a lingering back issue.
- •Becky Hammon must identify a new starting lineup rotation.
- •Las Vegas is currently preparing for the start of the WNBA playoffs.
- 12:53 PMYahoo Sports — “It’s Such A Bummer”: NaLyssa Smith Injury Sparks Major Questions About Aces’ Contender Status
"NaLyssa Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of the season and the playoffs as a result of an injury in her left leg. The report was obviously a major blow to the Aces, who are title favorites at the moment. The team actually thrived with Smith’s entry into the squad, even with A’ja [...]
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