DiJonai Carrington Confirms Single Status After Breaking Up With NaLyssa Smith…
WNBA standout DiJonai Carrington has officially closed the chapter on her high-profile romance with Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith, confirming her single status amid swirling social media speculation. The Minnesota Lynx guard, known for her tenacious defense and vocal advocacy, addressed the rumors head-on in a candid December 1, 2025, interview, stating, “I’m focusing on myself right now—single and thriving.”< Fans, who dubbed the duo “WNBA’s power couple,” were stunned, especially after their on-again, off-again saga since meeting at Baylor University in 2020.
Breakup whispers ignited in late October when Carrington reposted a cryptic X message: “& if you left me at my lowest thank you ❤️,” hinting at gratitude amid pain.
Tensions escalated as both unfollowed each other on Instagram, scrubbed shared photos, and Carrington guested on the “StudBudz” Twitch stream hosted by Connecticut Sun teammates Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman—where Williams quipped, “Knew she was doing something crazy,” seemingly celebrating the split. Smith, fresh off her pivotal role in the Aces’ championship run, dropped her own subtle shade via an IG post musing on fearing loss, fueling fan theories of irreconcilable strains from their mid-season trades—Carrington to the Lynx, Smith to Vegas. The pair’s history was a fan favorite: From Baylor sweethearts to WNBA warriors, they reconciled post a 2024 split, with Carrington gushing over Smith’s title win: “My baby is a champion—proud beyond words.” Yet, distance and playoff pressures proved too much. Now, sidelined by a foot sprain that benches her from Unrivaled’s second season, Carrington eyes free agency and healing. “Growth comes from letting go,” she reflected. As the WNBA’s off-season buzzes with CBA drama, Carrington’s bold pivot—from heartbreak to empowerment—reminds: Even stars rewrite their narratives. #NaLyssaSmith #DiJonaiCarrington #WNBAstandout
