For years, DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith were considered one of the WNBA’s most beloved couples. They shared glimpses of their relationship on social media while supporting each other from opposite sides of the court. Even after breakup rumors surfaced in late 2025, neither player publicly explained the cause of their split, leaving fans to speculate. Now, Carrington has made her most explosive comments yet.

The Chicago Sky guard took to Threads on Sunday after online users appeared to joke about her past relationship with Smith. Rather than ignoring them, Carrington responded with a bombshell allegation.

“Since [expletive] wanna be funny today ima be hilarious! yes, nalyssa cheated on me with Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye +++ many more.”

The post marked the first time Carrington has accused the Las Vegas Aces forward of cheating. While rumors surrounding their breakup had circulated for months, neither player had previously confirmed infidelity as the reason behind the end of their relationship.

Carrington’s comments quickly spread across social media, with fans talking about her allegations and discussing the names she mentioned. Deja Kelly, who recently began her professional career after starring at North Carolina and Oregon, and Aaliyah Nye, who began her career in the WNBA with the Las Vegas Aces, were both directly named in Carrington’s post.

Despite the accusation, NaLyssa Smith has not publicly responded to Carrington’s claims at the time of writing. She has also not addressed the mention of Kelly or Nye, nor has either of the two players commented publicly on Carrington’s allegations.

The latest revelation represents a dramatic turn in a breakup that had largely remained private. Earlier speculation stemmed from cryptic social media activity, including the pair unfollowing each other and posting messages that fans interpreted as signs of a split. However, there was no confirmation from either player that cheating played a role until Carrington’s Threads post.

DiJonai Carrington played at Stanford before transferring to Baylor for her final collegiate season, while Smith was already one of Baylor’s biggest stars. They became close as teammates and eventually started dating, although they kept the relationship relatively private at first. By 2024, the two became much more open about their relationship online. They regularly appeared in each other’s Instagram posts and TikToks.

One of the most famous moments came during the 2024 WNBA season. After a play between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever, television cameras caught Smith playfully touching Carrington during live action. The brief interaction immediately went viral, with fans joking that they had forgotten they were opponents.