Full Breakdown
WNBA Relationship Allegations Spark Online Feud Between NaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington
7/29/2026, 11:46:56 AM
Core Event
Carrington’s claim named two other WNBA players and was framed as a personal revelation rather than a professional issue. In response, Smith went live on Twitch later that week, refusing to confirm the allegation and questioning why the matter was being aired a year after their breakup.
Background & Context
Smith and Carrington began dating in 2020 while both were members of Baylor’s women’s basketball team. Their relationship continued after they entered the WNBA and briefly overlapped when they were teammates on the Dallas Wings during the 2025 season. The couple announced their split in November 2025, describing it as amicable and “on good terms.” Carrington’s July 26 post revived the breakup narrative, shifting focus to alleged infidelity involving Deja Kelly (a former North Carolina and Oregon guard, currently unsigned) and Aaliyah Nye (a rookie guard for the Atlanta Dream).
Official Statements & Responses
She also noted that the timing of Carrington’s post—“a year later” and “just for fun”—was “ridiculous.” Smith’s remarks were reported by Fox News.
Carrington’s allegation was reported by multiple outlets, including BlackAmericaWeb and the New York Post, which reproduced her Threads caption verbatim. Neither Kelly nor Nye issued any public comment, and the claim has not been independently verified, according to Sporting News.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Verification: Sporting News notes that the cheating allegation “has not been independently substantiated.”
- Responses from Named Players: Both Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye have not made any public statements, as reported by Sporting News.
- Further Context: No official comment from the WNBA or the Las Vegas Aces regarding the personal dispute has been released.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Whether she cheated on me and I cheated on her, why are we bringing that to the internet a year later when nobody did anything to anybody? Whether she cheated on me or I cheated on her, that has nothing to do with anybody,” — Neither Smith
- “Then, to bring up folks name that has nothing to do with anything. These folks is minding their business. These folks woke up to this s**t on a random Sunday night of these type of allegations,” — Neither Smith
- “Here goes DiJonai. 'You talkin to that b*tch. You talkin to that b*tch.' B*tch this. B*tch that. I'm like 'Why I gotta be a b*tch?' Literally on my grandmother's grave, I'm like 'Damn why I gotta be a b*tch.' That's how the whole thing started,” — Neither Smith
- “' I'm sitting on the couch posting, minding my business.” — Neither Smith
What’s Next
The personal dispute is expected to intersect with on-court competition when the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces meet in early August, providing a potential face-to-face after the online exchange. No further official statements have been announced regarding the matter.
