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NaLyssa Smith cheers on Aces as they pursue WNBA title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

NaLyssa Smith cheers on Aces as they pursue WNBA title

Summary

NaLyssa Smith sustained a season-ending left leg injury on August 23, sidelining her from the Las Vegas Aces' championship run. At the time of her injury, she averaged 11.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, and led the league in field goal percentage. Smith expressed her disappointment but remains supportive of her teammates as they aim for a fourth title in five years. The Aces currently sit third in the standings with two games remaining. Smith continues to receive encouragement from A'ja Wilson and head coach Becky Hammon.

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Status Watch

•Smith injured her left leg during a game on August 23.
•She averaged 11.8 points and 6.4 rebounds before her injury.
•The Aces are third in the WNBA standings with two games left.
•Smith remains in contact with teammates and coach Hammon.
•The Aces are vying for their fourth title in five seasons.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — NaLyssa Smith was rolling before injury that turned her into cheerleader for Aces' repeat quest

What they're saying

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NaLyssa Smith was playing some of her best basketball when she suffered a season-ending non-contact left leg injury Aug. 23. Now she has to sit and watch her Las Vegas Aces teammates try to repeat as WNBA champions and win their fourth title in five years. “You never plan on having an injury,” Smith said Monday.
— Yahoo Sportsby MARK ANDERSON

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