DiJonai Carrington Accuses NaLyssa Smith of Cheating in WNBA

DiJonai Carrington NaLyssa Smith cheating accusations WNBA controversy Deja Kelly

Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington posted on social media that her former teammate and ex‑girlfriend NaLyssa Smith had been unfaithful, alleging affairs with multiple WNBA players, specifically naming Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye. Smith responded in a livestream, questioning why the accusations were being aired online a year after their breakup and denying any wrongdoing. The dispute surfaced shortly after the league’s All‑Star Weekend, drawing extensive discussion among fans and media about personal relationships and locker‑room culture in the WNBA. While the claims remain unverified and both players have not provided evidence, the episode has become a focal point in the broader series of controversies that have highlighted issues of sexuality, gender, and interpersonal conflict within the league.

The controversy illustrates how off‑court narratives now dominate public attention on the WNBA, rivaling on‑court performance and influencing the league’s image.

Entities: Aaliyah Nye · Alyssa Thomas · Angel Reese · Caitlin Clark · Chicago Sky · Deja Kelly · DiJonai Carrington · Las Vegas Aces · NaLyssa Smith · Paige Bueckers · Women's National Basketball Association

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] NaLyssa Smith responded to the accusations via a livestream, questioning why the issue was being posted online a year later. (Smith's livestream remarks reported in articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The cheating allegations have not been verified. (Article commentary on lack of verification)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Carrington and Smith began dating while at Baylor and later were teammates on the Dallas Wings before being traded. (Background information in article summaries)
[● 2 SOURCES] DiJonai Carrington plays for the Chicago Sky and NaLyssa Smith plays for the Las Vegas Aces. (Player team affiliations mentioned in articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] DiJonai Carrington publicly accused NaLyssa Smith of cheating with multiple WNBA players, naming Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye. (Carrington's Threads post and multiple article summaries)