In a midseason move that has stunned the WNBA, the Dallas Wings have traded forward NaLyssa Smith to the Las Vegas Aces in exchange for a 2027 first-round draft pick.
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Smith isn’t the only one departing. To finalize the deal, the Wings also released guard Kaila Charles from her hardship contract.
The reaction online has been swift, with fans and analysts alike expressing shock. Smith took to X to share her raw emotions:
“Sick to my stomach dawg, never seen this coming but .. i love you dallas nation, thank you 4 everything.”
sick to my stomach dawg , never seen this coming but .. i love you dallas nation, thank you 4 everything.
— #1 (@NaLyssaSmith) June 30, 2025
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Even Smith didn’t see it coming. She had only recently joined the Wings ahead of the season, following three years with the Indiana Fever.
Still, she’s looking forward to what’s next. In a follow-up post, she added:
"on another note tho if i could’ve chose anywhere to go it would’ve been vegas so hella excited 4 this new opportunity wit my goat."
on another note tho if i could’ve chose anywhere to go it would’ve been vegas so hella excited 4 this new opportunity wit my goat . 🙂↔️🤝🏾
— #1 (@NaLyssaSmith) June 30, 2025
As surprising as the move was, Smith seems like she'll be ready to make the most of her fresh start in Vegas.