In a move that could make a detective reach for a magnifying glass, NaLyssa Smith has added more fuel to the fire surrounding her future with the Indiana Fever—without saying much of anything at all. As the dust settles from Indiana’s playoff elimination, the 24-year-old forward has been the talk of the offseason, especially after scrubbing the Fever from her social media bio like they were just another Monday chore.
Cue the rumor mill, which has been spinning faster than Smith on a fast break.
Whispers about Smith leaving Indiana have only grown louder, especially after her latest cryptic message. Sure, she could’ve just said, “Hey, I’m staying,” but where’s the fun in that? Instead, she dropped a video on X (formerly known as Twitter because apparently, we’re all in a James Bond movie now), showcasing her season highlights with a caption that read, “not too bad 4 a scrub.” Oh, the subtlety!
Fans, naturally, had a mixed bag of reactions. Some were ready to print “In NaLyssa We Trust” T-shirts, while others are already packing her bags and calling the moving trucks. One thing’s clear: the speculation about her future with Indiana is not going away anytime soon.
Still Under Contract, but for How Long?
The wrinkle in all of this? Smith still has a contract with Indiana through 2025, so the team has dibs for at least another season—unless things go completely off the rails. With her free agency looming on the horizon after the 2024 season, the clock is ticking on Smith’s decision-making process. Will she stay and help the Fever rise from mediocrity, or will she pull a dramatic offseason exit and headline next season’s trade saga?
Only time—and maybe another cryptic post—will tell.
For now, Smith seems focused on silencing critics and showing she’s more than just a “scrub,” but don’t be surprised if her next tweet has fans and analysts dissecting her word choice like it’s Shakespeare. Whatever happens, buckle up, because this offseason just got a whole lot more interesting.
Indiana, you may want to keep the champagne on ice… or pack it up for someone else.