The 6-foot-4 forward, NaLyssa Smith plays for the Indiana Fever in the Eastern Conference of the WNBA. After a solid rookie year where she made the All-Rookie team and averaged 13.5 points and 7.9 rebounds, Smith was termed as the start of Fever’s rebuild. In her next season, Smith improved her shooting efficiency and averaged 15.5 points and 9.2 rebounds on 47.7% shooting from the field.
Before playing in the WNBA, Smith played college basketball for Baylor University where she won the National Championship (2019) in her freshman season. The forward also won two Big-12 Player of the Year awards (20221 and 2022) and showcased tremendous potential. She was drafted as the second overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2022 WNBA Draft and since then has averaged 13.4 points and 8.2 rebounds in her WNBA career.
NaLyssa Smith Contract Breakdown
As of September 2024, NaLyssa Smith is signed to the Indiana Fever on a three-year deal worth $226,668 with a fourth-year team option worth $91,981 which was exercised by the Indiana Fever on April 22, 2024. The contract is worth $318,649. After the option was exercised, Smith will earn an average annual salary of $79,662 (which was previously $75,556). (via Spotrac)
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022 | $72,141 | $72,141 | $72,141 | ||
| 2023 | $73,584 | $73,584 | $73,584 | ||
| 2024 | $80,943 | $80,943 | $80,943 | ||
| 2025 (TEAM OPTION) | $91,981 | $91,981 | $91,981 | ||
| 2026 | RFA | RFA | RFA |
How much is NaLyssa Smith getting paid?
NaLyssa Smith will earn a salary of $80,943 for the 2024 WNBA season. She is the fifth-highest earner on the Fever’s roster. She will become a restricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much does NaLyssa Smith make in a minute?
NaLyssa Smith makes around $0.15 per minute. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide her total salary in 2024 ($80,943) by the number of minutes available in a year, then Smith earns around $0.15 per minute.
NaLyssa Smith Career Earnings
As of August 2024, NaLyssa Smith has earned approx. $145,725 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of NaLyssa Smith’s contract?
NaLyssa Smith’s contract has a team option for the final year of her contract. According to Spotrac, Smith is on a three-year contract worth $226,668 with the fourth year being a team option worth $91,981 exercised by the Indiana Fever on April 22, 2024. She will become a restricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much of NaLyssa Smith’s contract is guaranteed?
NaLyssa Smith’s contract was guaranteed for three out of four years. She had a three-year guaranteed contract worth $226,668.
NaLyssa Smith Contract History
Stated below are all the contracts that NaLyssa Smith has signed in her career till now:
April 17, 2022
NaLyssa Smith signed a three-year rookie contract with the Indiana Fever worth $226,668 with the last year being a team option worth $91,981.
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FAQ's On NaLyssa Smith Contract
A. According to Spotrac, NaLyssa Smith is on a three-year contract worth $226,668 with the fourth-year being a team option worth $91,981 exercised by the Indiana Fever on April 22, 2024.
A. As of September 2024, NaLyssa Smith has earned approx. $145,725 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.
A. NaLyssa Smith will earn a salary of $80,943 for the 2024 WNBA season.
A. NaLyssa Smith plays for the Indiana Fever.
A. In the 2024 season, NaLyssa Smith averaged 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 24.8 minutes per game.
