The WNBA saw many pairs ruling the floor and winning titles together. Fans also showered their love on WNBA couples who got together and ended up tying the eternal knot. One such beloved couple is DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith.
Recently, during the Aces’ championship win, Carrington praised her girlfriend, NaLyssa Smith, for her key role, which showed their strong bond.
But just a month later, the breakup rumors hit the headlines following their social media activities and a cryptic message by the Lynx forward.
DiJonai Carrington And NaLyssa Smith Break Up Rumor
The dynamic forward pair has been together since 2020, when they were at Baylor. The love story continued in the WNBA, even though they were on different teams. The power couple hit a rough patch as they went through a brief breakup. But then they got back together with engagement news making rounds on the internet.
Although those rumors were false, the pair stayed together. And now a cryptic message from Carrington once again hints at possible separation. On her Instagram story, Carrington wrote, “I’ve always been afraid of losing people I love. Sometimes I wonder, is there anyone out there afraid to lose me.”
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What’s surprising was the action by Smith, as she unfollowed the 2024 MIP on Instagram. The updates are shocking since fans pictured them as the parents of 2025 rookie Paige Bueckers when the trio was at the Dallas franchise. They shared a strong bond, poking fun at each other. Paige Bueckers faced a playful jab from DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith over the playoff exit. And PB was also not short on tricks.
Sadly, that’s not the only heartbreaking news for the San Diego-born star, as her injury has ruled her out of Unrivaled season 2; the league has confirmed its final roster.
DiJonai Carrington Heartbroken After Missing Unrivaled Season 2
The success of the Unrivaled league in Season One was a stepping stone for many WNBA players, who found an alternative league to play in during the offseason. The 27-year-old star was also a key attraction in season 1, but her foot injury now keeps her out of season 2. She reacted with three broken hearts emojis.
Expressing her feeling, she wrote, “so sick about this but I know my God is cooking up somethin real special!!!”
💔💔💔 so sick about this but I know my God is cooking up somethin real special!!!🙏🏽 psalm 138:8 https://t.co/wvBw8Ph4dn
— dιjonaι carrιngтon♛ (@DijonaiVictoria) October 31, 2025
The Carrington suffered an injury during the opening round of the playoffs and sat out the semifinal round. In her first season, she averaged almost 10 points, two assists, four rebounds, and a steal per game. God might have a big plan for the former Sun rookie after back-to-back heartbreaking incidents that happened in her life.