New Delhi, July 1 -- The Las Vegas Aces have acquired forward NaLyssa Smith from the Dallas Wings in exchange for a 2027 first-round draft pick. The trade, announced on Monday, marks a significant change for both teams. While the Aces will aim to strengthen their roster and rebound from an underwhelming season, the Wings will seek to reshape their future.

NaLyssa Smith, a Texas native and former Baylor standout, expressed her thoughts on the trade, writing, "Sick to my stomach, dawg, never seen this coming." Despite the unexpected move, she showed gratitude to Dallas fans, stating she loved "Dallas Nation" and thanked them for "everything."

In a separate post, Smith added a positive note, saying "On another note... If I could've chosen ...