Prayers Pour In for NaLyssa Smith After Aces’ ‘Inactive’ Announcement Amid Off-Court Drama
The Las Vegas Aces effectively marked NaLyssa Smith inactive when they announced their roster for the Portland Fire game. The choice to keep NaLyssa Smith out of the active roster for their first game after the All-Star break surprised fans, especially because it came on the heels of off-court drama surrounding the Aces player. However, fans voiced their support for Smith when her brother’s social media post revealed the actual reason.
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NaLyssa Smith’s older brother and longtime supporter, Rodney Smith II, uploaded an image of his sister getting a checkup at the hospital. “Praying for your recovery sis🫶🏾 you’ll bounce back quick 🙌🏾,” he wrote on X while tagging the WNBA player.
Initially, fans speculated if the exclusion had something to do with DiJonai Carrington publicly accusing NaLyssa Smith of being unfaithful. Smith herself responded to the claim, saying, “Like what? That don’t even make sense. And to bring it to the internet a year later is crazy. Just for fun? That’s ridiculous, especially when you’re in a happy, healthy relationship.” However, Smith’s brother’s post put an end to any speculation.
Fans immediately flooded that post with an outpouring of prayers and well-wishes of their own. “Speedy recovery Lyss!! ❤️🩹 prayers,” one fan commented. “Oh Lyss! Hope you’re ok!!! Praying for you!!!” wrote another. Even an Indiana Fever fan voiced their support, writing: “Prayers up from the Fever family! Send her good vibes from us, please.”
Some fans, while still keeping her in their prayers, could not help but raise questions about the timeline of the situation. “Praying for her but I wonder why she wasn’t listed as out or sick if she’s been in the hospital for two days,” one fan noted. Another equally curious supporter wrote, “What’s up? She ok? Feel better, Lyss.”
Amidst the questions, however, the overwhelming majority of responses were simply warm and genuine. “Get well soon Lyss! 🙏🏾” posted a fan. Another added, “🙏 get well soon killa, we with you.”
NaLyssa Smith has been a key starter and consistent contributor for the Aces all season, averaging 11.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. She was not listed on the team’s initial injury report. However, the team later confirmed she was inactive and unavailable.
The full details of NaLyssa Smith’s illness have not been disclosed. Hopefully, she recovers quickly and is back where she belongs, on the court, very soon.
