As reported by Lesbian Twitter, NaLyssa Smith, 24, and her Dallas Wings partner, guard DiJonai Carrington, 27, have split and are no longer on speaking terms.
Before the gossip could circulate on blogs, Dallas swiftly traded the 6-foot-4 NaLyssa Smith to the Las Vegas Aces in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2027 WNBA draft.
Last week, It was mentioned that the WNBA showcased 4 same-sex couples playing on the same teams. This occurrence is groundbreaking in the realm of professional sports.
The WNBA challenges the conventions regarding workplace relationships. In addition to being considered unprofessional, teammates having romantic entanglements can lead to drama and conflicts of interest.
What if these couples begin to quarrel and clash in the locker room? What if they choose to skip practices or games altogether? Then you’re left with teammates who won’t communicate with one another.
The trade transpired so fast that it took NaLyssa by surprise.
She posted on X:
“sick to my stomach dawg, never saw this coming but… I love you, Dallas nation, thank you for everything.”
Evidently, Dallas prioritized DiJonai Carrington over her temperamental ex-partner. The Aces marks NaLyssa’s second team this year, as she was previously traded from the Indiana Fever to Dallas. Fans in Indiana were pleased to see her leave.