The Las Vegas Aces acquired forward NaLyssa Smith in a trade with the Dallas Wings for a 2027 first-round draft pick, the team announced on Monday afternoon. The Aces haven't had a first-round pick in three years, and the decision to trade for Smith came as a surprise to many in the WNBA, including Smith herself.

The Las Vegas Aces have acquired forward NaLyssa Smith from the Dallas Wings for a 2027 first-round draft pick.

The WNBA community learned news of an unexpected trade that was finalized on June 30. It involves the Las Vegas Aces, who broke this trade with an X post on Mon