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The 2026 iteration of WNBA All-Star Weekend proved an eye-catching affair, with Azzi Fudd, Jonquel Jones and Olivia Miles emerging as some of the spectacle's leading lights after glittering performances in the 3-Point Contest and All-Star Game, respectively.
However, few things captured the sport's world's attention quite like an off-court scandal that sprawled across social media on Sunday. Sky guard DiJonai Carrington called out former partner NaLyssa Smith in a major way, alleging that the Aces forward cheated on her with multiple teammates towards the end of their relationship.
Suffice to say, the accusation proved one of the most noteworthy moments of the two-day extravaganza. Here's what we know so far about Carrington and Smith's scandal.
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DiJonai Carrington-NaLyssa Smith cheating scandal
Carrington took to Instagram Threads to air out her grievances with Smith. The Sky guard accused her former teammate and partner of cheating on her when she joined the Aces. More pointedly, Carrington claimed that Smith had an affair with Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye, both of whom played in Las Vegas last season.
THE WNBA IS NOT REAL 😭😭😭 Dijonai just accused her ex-girlfriend and teammate of cheating on her with multiple WNBA players pic.twitter.com/e8efHFtahR
— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) July 26, 2026 Carrington's allegations took social media by storm, becoming one of the main talking points of an eye-catching All-Star Weekend. Carrington and Smith were one of the league's more recognizable couples, garnering interest for much of their respective professional careers. X, the website formerly known as Twitter, was abuzz with speculation regarding all interested parties following Carrington's explosive reveal.
Some social media sleuths hypothesized that Carrington was pushed into action after attending parties alongside current partner Jackie Young, only to be greeted by Smith, who allegedly showed up to events uninvited.
Smith responded to Carrington's charges during a Twitch stream, saying she had no idea what venues she was going to go to over the course of the night. She also insisted that she was invited to the event Carrington and Young were at.
Nalyssa responds on her Twitch about the party pic.twitter.com/rtBtWNyHMD
— Charge Yo Ho A Phee (@oliviamile5) July 27, 2026 As for her and Carrington, she confirmed that the two had a brief verbal confrontation during the event. She didn't outright deny Carrington's accusations that she was unfaithful. Instead, she expressed frustration with the prospect of their failed relationship returning to the spotlight one year after it ended.
"Whether she cheated on me and I cheated on her, why are we bringing that to the internet a year later?" Smith said. "Whether she cheated on me or I cheated on her, that has nothing to do with anybody. That don't even make sense. Then, 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. I would never do that to anybody."
“whether she cheated on me or I cheated on her, why are we bringing this to the internet a year later? especially when you’re in a healthy, happy relationship.” 👀👀 https://t.co/rUEjwviSl8 pic.twitter.com/9p6CLax4dJ
— jay.☆ (@reese4mvp) July 27, 2026 MORE: Watch Dominique Malonga light up WNBA All-Star Game with epic dunk
Who did NaLyssa Smith cheat on DiJonai Carrington with?
Carrington claimed that Smith philandered with her former Aces teammates Aaliyah Nye and Deja Kelly.
Both were rookies on Las Vegas' roster last year, although they play for different sides in 2026 — Nye joined the Dream ahead of the 2026 campaign, while Kelly turns out for the Charlotte Crown in the UpShot League.
How long did DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith date?
Carrington and Smith are believed to have started their relationship during their college years, having shared the floor at Baylor during the 2020-21 season. They spent five years together, splitting up some time in 2025.
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Who is DiJonai Carrington dating?
Carrington is reportedly in a relationship with Aces supernova Jackie Young. The two were spotted sitting together during Notre Dame's NCAA tournament clash with Vanderbilt, sparking rumors that the guard tandem was indeed an item.
Jackie Young & DiJonai Carrington at Notre Dame-Vanderbilt 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Thr7KKmYGA
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) March 27, 2026 They have all but confirmed their romance in the months since their initial outing, enjoying one another's company during All-Star Weekend. Clips of the two chumming around emerged during the StudBudz's lengthy All-Star Weekend live stream.
nai and jackie last night we waited long for this🤭 so happy for them! pic.twitter.com/YIuSwRg4P4
— ⟡ dailynai ⟡ (@DiJonai_clips) July 24, 2026 Smith said Carrington was in a "happy, healthy relationship" during her Twitch stream. All signs point to the subject of her affection being Young.
Who is NaLyssa Smith dating?
Smith hasn't yet confirmed the identity of her partner. She revealed that she was accompanied by her lover during All-Star Weekend festivities, although it's unclear who that is at the moment.
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