Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith ruled out for remainder of season

The Las Vegas Aces have confirmed that forward NaLyssa Smith is out for the remainder of the 2026 season following an injury sustained during a game against the Toronto Tempo. Smith was forced to leave the court during a defensive play in the third quarter of the matchup.

To fill the void in the starting lineup, the team is looking toward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus and Brianna Turner. Parker-Tyus, an 11-year veteran, has provided significant offensive production from the bench, recently scoring 18 points in 15 minutes during a victory over the Connecticut Sun. Turner is noted as a defensive specialist. Coach Becky Hammon emphasized the team’s ‘next woman up’ mentality as they navigate these roster changes.