US EditionSan Antonio’s NaLyssa Smith Traded to Las Vegas Aces, Joins Forces with Hometown Icon Becky Hammon
- On June 30, 2025, the Dallas Wings traded NaLyssa Smith, a forward, to the Las Vegas Aces in return for a first-round pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft.
- The trade followed Smith’s earlier acquisition by Dallas in a February four-team deal and involved releasing Kaila Charles, who had joined the team under a hardship agreement in mid-June.
- Smith, a San Antonio native and Baylor alum, averaged 6.7 points over 18 games this season and expressed mixed emotions about the move on her June 30 social media posts.
- Smith expressed emotional surprise about the trade and gratitude to Dallas fans in a heartfelt post, while also sharing enthusiasm about the opportunity to join Las Vegas head coach Becky Hammon.
- The trade gives Dallas future draft flexibility and offers Smith a chance to develop under Hammon, with Smith set to face Dallas again in Dallas on July 16.
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Aces acquire NaLyssa Smith from the Wings for first-round pick in 2027
The Las Vegas Aces have acquired forward NaLyssa Smith from the Dallas Wings for a 2027 first-round draft pick. The trade announced Monday ends what had been a disappointing Dallas debut for Smith, a Texas native who played at Baylor.…
Aces add former second overall pick to beef up frontcourt
In the midst of a season that is starting out somewhat below expectations, the Las Vegas Aces have added a new face to their frontcourt. On Monday, the Aces completed a trade with the Dallas Wings that sees forward NaLyssa Smith head to Las Vegas in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick. Selected by the Indiana Fever with the second overall pick of the 2022 WNBA Draft, Smith was traded to Dallas in a four-team trade in February. In 18 games with …
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