Smith has not publicly responded to the allegations, and her representatives may attempt to frame this as a private matter best handled away from social media. Expect a carefully worded statement about respecting privacy if anything official comes at all.
Sources close to both players tell me the tension between Carrington and Smith goes back months before their split became public. Apparently, Smith's teammates were aware of something going on, which makes this revelation less shocking internally than it appears externally. The WNBA world is very small and very gossipy.
Carrington posted her Threads statement on July 26, 2026, writing: 'Since mfs wanna be funny today ima be hilarious! Yes, Nalyssa cheated on me with Deja Ke' (message truncated). Carrington is 28 years old and was teammates with Smith. The mention of 'Deja Ke' appears to reference WNBA player Deja Kelly.
Carrington chose public exposure over staying quiet, and honestly? More athletes should name names instead of letting cheaters slide into their DMs undetected. This one has legs.
WNBA star DiJonai Carrington just set social media on fire with a Threads post that named names—and I am here for every second of it. On Sunday, July 26, the 28-year-old Connecticut Sun guard didn't hold back when she wrote: "Since mfs wanna be funny today ima be hilarious! Yes, Nalyssa cheated on me with Deja Ke" before her message was cut off mid-sentence.
For those who need context: NaLyssa Smith is not just Carrington's ex-girlfriend—she was also her former teammate in the WNBA. That detail makes this whole situation messier because these women shared a locker room, practiced together daily, and apparently had a relationship that ended in spectacular betrayal. The fact that Carrington felt compelled to go public suggests whatever went down between them wasn't some minor disagreement that could be swept under the rug.
Now let's talk about "Deja Ke"—because that's clearly a reference to WNBA player Deja Kelly, who also runs in these same basketball circles. Whether she was aware of Smith's relationship with Carrington adds another layer to this drama. If the allegations are true, we're looking at potential overlap between multiple players' personal lives that could have real consequences for team dynamics going forward.
This isn't Carrington's first time speaking her mind on social media—she's known for being direct and unfiltered with fans. But there's a difference between clapback culture and publicly accusing someone of infidelity, especially when you're naming other athletes in the process. The WNBA community is tight-knit enough that this kind of public accusation will ripple through the entire league.
Smith has yet to respond to Carrington's allegations as of publication time. Given how explosive these claims are, silence might be strategic—her team is likely figuring out whether a response would only give this story more oxygen. But here's the thing: when someone puts something this specific on blast with names attached, staying quiet doesn't make it go away.
It just lets the narrative solidify without your input. Carrington's willingness to speak out openly about being cheated on sends a message beyond this individual situation. She's essentially telling anyone who might try her the same way that there will be consequences—not legal ones, obviously, but definitely reputational ones. Whether you think that's brave or messy probably depends on whether you've ever been wronged by someone who thought they'd never get called out for it.
