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WNBA·INJURY·August 27, 2026 05:24 PM ET

Aces lose NaLyssa Smith for season with left leg injury

Las Vegas has five regular-season games remaining.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read
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What happened: Smith sustained the non-contact injury during Sunday's 88-78 win over the Toronto Tempo, exiting with 3:15 left in the third quarter. She had made all four of her field-goal attempts before leaving.

Why it matters: Las Vegas is 26-13 and third in the Western Conference, behind the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries, as it defends its title. A'ja Wilson, averaging 26 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, now carries a larger frontcourt load.

By the numbers: Smith averaged 11.7 points and 6.4 rebounds while leading the league with 63.8% shooting from the field.

What to watch: Las Vegas hosts Toronto on Friday before the FIBA World Cup break. Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Brianna Turner and Justine Pissott are the frontcourt options to watch.

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