Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith has publicly responded after her ex-girlfriend and former teammate, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington, accused her of infidelity during their past relationship.
Carrington’s social media posts quickly went viral after she alleged that Smith cheated on her with multiple WNBA players, including Atlanta Dream guard Aaliyah Nye and former NCAA standout Deja Kelly. Those allegations have not been independently verified.
Smith addressed the controversy during a recent livestream, questioning why their private relationship had become a public discussion nearly a year after it ended.
“Whether she cheated on me or I cheated on her, that has nothing to do with anybody,” Smith said. “To bring it to the internet a year later is crazy.”
She also dismissed the online discourse surrounding the situation, calling the controversy “ridiculous” and expressing frustration that other people had been drawn into the conversation.
While Smith spoke candidly about the situation, she did not directly confirm or deny Carrington’s specific allegations.
The timing of the public exchange has added another layer of intrigue to the WNBA schedule. The Aces and Sky are set to meet on Aug. 1, marking the first matchup between Smith and Carrington since the allegations surfaced publicly. Two days later, Las Vegas is scheduled to face the Atlanta Dream, putting Smith on the court against Nye, who was mentioned in Carrington’s posts.
Although the off-court drama has dominated social media discussions, both teams remain focused on the playoff race as the second half of the WNBA season continues.
Neither the WNBA nor the Las Vegas Aces has publicly commented on the matter.
Editor’s Note: This article reports on statements made publicly by NaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington. Carrington’s allegations have not been independently verified, and Smith did not directly confirm or deny the specific claims during her livestream response.
