In an unexpected twist that has WNBA fans raising their eyebrows and laughing, NaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington managed to stir up some serious drama—literally—during a cozy cooking session! This power couple unknowingly recreated one of the most talked-about moments from this year’s playoffs, and if you’re thinking, “Did Smith really try to poke her girlfriend’s eye out?” you’re in for a treat.
Here’s the tea: While cooking together during a live video, Smith accidentally poked Carrington in the eye. Now, before you jump to conclusions, no, she didn’t suddenly become the WNBA’s most dangerous defender in the kitchen. But Carrington, ever the quick-witted one, couldn’t resist throwing a playful jab, asking, “Was that intentional?” This accidental poke was all too familiar for fans who remember when Carrington herself jabbed Caitlin Clark in the eye during the Fever vs. Sun series in the first round of the playoffs.
You know what they say—karma has a funny way of showing up, even if it’s through a clumsy kitchen mishap!
The Original “Eye for an Eye” Incident
Rewind to Game 1: DiJonai Carrington, with her perfectly manicured nails (because, yes, even on the court she’s slaying with style), unintentionally stabbed Caitlin Clark in the eye while playing defense. It was one of those moments that set Twitter ablaze faster than a flame emoji. Sports commentators weighed in, fans debated, and Jason Whitlock went full “Uncle on Facebook” mode, ranting about long nails and their threat to WNBA stars. I mean, we all love a good rant, but calm down, Whitlock—Carrington’s not out here trying to ruin careers with a manicure!
Despite the bruise, Clark brushed it off like the boss she is, telling reporters, “Got me pretty good in the eye. I don’t think it affected me, honestly.” Now, that’s what we call taking one for the team. But not everyone was so chill—Whitlock’s tirade included calls for Carrington’s suspension and a complete WNBA nail policy overhaul. Because, obviously, the key to a better WNBA is shorter nails… right?
But plot twist! A different camera angle revealed that Carrington was just laser-focused on the ball when the “poke heard ‘round the league” happened. Just a freak accident, people. No need to start a WNBA nail salon war.
The Kitchen Chronicles: Revenge of the Poke!
So, back to our kitchen-cooking WNBA lovebirds. Fans couldn’t help but connect the dots between Carrington’s playful reaction and Clark’s infamous eye incident. It’s as if the universe said, “Remember that eye poke, Carrington? Well, it’s your turn now!” This is prime-time drama material, and it wasn’t long before social media caught on, with people sharing clips of the “kitchen poke” and laughing it up.
What makes this whole thing even juicier is Carrington’s recent tweet after their playoff exit, hinting that she wants Smith out of Indiana. After the Sun’s Game 2 victory, Carrington shared a heartfelt moment with Smith and then tweeted, “10 toes down for you ❤️🤞🏽 #FreeHer.” Girl, are you low-key starting a Free NaLyssa movement? Because that’s definitely what it sounds like!
Love, Basketball, and Some Off-Court Drama
Let’s be real: The playoffs were rough for Smith. After averaging 10.6 points and 7.1 rebounds in the regular season, she went scoreless in both games against the Sun. Maybe it was the pressure, or maybe, just maybe, she was still thinking about her kitchen mistake. Either way, Smith will now be taking her talents to China, where she’ll play for Zhejiang in the WCBA. At least in the WCBA, the only pokes she’ll be dealing with are chopsticks in the cafeteria.
Smith and Carrington have been an iconic duo since their Baylor days in 2020, proving that whether it’s on the court or in the kitchen, their chemistry is unmatched. Sure, a little kitchen eye poke is hardly comparable to a full-speed playoff collision, but hey, if anyone can turn an accident into a viral moment, it’s these two.
What’s Next for the WNBA’s Hottest Couple?
With Smith headed to the WCBA and Carrington staying Stateside, will their long-distance relationship survive? Will Carrington’s #FreeHer campaign gain traction, or was it just a passing tweet? One thing’s for sure—if there’s any drama brewing, we can count on these two to spill the tea… or in this case, maybe accidentally throw some in each other’s eyes!
So, to all the nail enthusiasts out there: rest easy. The WNBA’s biggest off-court incident of the year was resolved with a wink, a nudge, and a whole lot of laughter. And for the record, no, there’s still no nail policy in the WNBA rule book. Sorry, Whitlock!
Stay tuned for more WNBA drama—whether it’s on the court, in the kitchen, or somewhere in between, you know we’ll have the scoop. Because in this league, the claws may be out, but it’s all love… mostly.
