WNBA Cheating Allegations Go Public
DiJonai Carrington Alleges NaLyssa Smith Cheated, Naming Other WNBA Players on Threads
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Carrington posted on Threads accusing NaLyssa Smith of cheating with Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye, writing: "yes, nalyssa cheated on me with Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye +++ many more".
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As of the reporting date, NaLyssa Smith had not publicly responded, and neither Deja Kelly nor Aaliyah Nye had commented on Carrington’s allegations.
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NaLyssa Smith’s career path prior to the 2025 disclosures included being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft (Baylor), starting with the Indiana Fever, then being traded to the Dallas Wings in 2025 and later to the Las Vegas Aces, where she helped win the 2025 WNBA title.
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In 2025, Nye remained with the Aces and helped them win the title, Kelly joined the Aces in 2025 but was waived May 12, 2025, and Smith was traded to the Aces on June 30, 2025 in exchange for a 2027 first‑round pick.
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington went public on Threads with a blunt accusation against her ex-girlfriend NaLyssa Smith: "yes, nalyssa cheated on me with Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye +++ many more." Yahoo Sports and Fox News both reported the post spread quickly, drawing attention across the WNBA world during All-Star Weekend.
As of the time of reporting, Smith had not responded publicly. Neither Kelly nor Nye made any comment on the claims, according to Kansas City. The post thrust the personal lives of four WNBA players into the spotlight overnight.
Carrington Names Kelly and Nye in Viral Threads Post
Carrington posted her accusation during All-Star Weekend, and the timing made it go viral fast. Rolling Out reported that the post hijacked the weekend's conversation. Carrington and Smith were once seen as a high-profile WNBA couple, so the public callout shocked many fans.
The players Carrington named — Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye — are both connected to the Las Vegas Aces. Kelly joined the Aces in 2025 but was waived on May 12, 2025. Nye stayed with the Aces through the 2025 season. The words "many more" in the post suggested the list did not stop there, according to Yahoo Sports.
Smith and Carrington Were Former Baylor Teammates
Smith and Carrington both played at Baylor before entering the WNBA. Smith was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft. She started her career with the Indiana Fever, then was traded to the Dallas Wings in 2025, according to Fox News.
Smith was later traded to the Las Vegas Aces on June 30, 2025, in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick. She helped the Aces win the 2025 WNBA Championship. The trade put Smith on the same roster as both Kelly and Nye, the two players Carrington named.
Breakup Rumors Swirled Months Before the Public Post
Speculation about a split between Carrington and Smith had been building since late 2025, according to Kansas City. Fans noticed small signs online — unfollows, deleted posts — before Carrington said anything directly. The Threads post was the first time either player addressed the relationship's end in public.
Rolling Out noted that the timing during All-Star Weekend gave the story maximum reach. The league's growing visibility means off-court drama now spreads just as fast as game highlights. Smith's silence after the post only added fuel to the speculation.
No Responses From Smith, Kelly, or Nye So Far
None of the three named players — Smith, Kelly, or Nye — have spoken publicly about the claims. Fox News confirmed that all three stayed silent as the story spread. Carrington herself did not post any follow-up after the initial accusation.
Yahoo Sports reported that the allegations have drawn broad reaction from fans and media alike. For now, the story remains one-sided. Whether Smith or the others respond could shape how the situation plays out heading into the rest of the season.
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