League: WNBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Las Vegas Aces lose NaLyssa Smith for the season due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:18 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Las Vegas Aces lose NaLyssa Smith for the season due to injury

Summary

The Las Vegas Aces announced that forward NaLyssa Smith will miss the remainder of the season following a left leg injury sustained during a game against the Toronto Tempo on August 23, 2026. Smith had been averaging 11.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season. The team is currently ranked third in the WNBA standings, trailing the Golden State Valkyries by 1.5 games and five games behind the Minnesota Lynx. The Aces will face the Tempo again on August 29, 2026, for their final game before a World Cup break.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•NaLyssa Smith injured her left leg on August 23, 2026.
•She averaged 11.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season.
•The Aces are currently third in the WNBA standings.
•Las Vegas plays the Toronto Tempo again on August 29, 2026.
•Smith's absence leaves a significant gap in the Aces' lineup.

Latest Updates

11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Aces Announced Brutal Injury News Before Tempo Showdown

What they're saying

"
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.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Indiana Fever Las Vegas Aces WNBA Basketball