The Dallas Wings will conclude their regular season against the Seattle Storm on Wednesday night. Having already secured a spot in the playoffs, the Wings aim to build momentum heading into the postseason.
The 30-year-old forward has appeared in 32 games for the Wings this season, including 18 starts. She has averaged 6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1 assist while playing 17.9 minutes per contest. 9.
The forward has remained sidelined since the WNBA resumed following the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup break, with the Wings yet to provide a timeline for her return. Smith is dealing with a lower-left-leg injury and will miss another game as she continues to recover. The Wings have now listed her as out for multiple contests, with the latest injury report again showing no clear return date. The injury became an issue during her time with Australia at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Smith was forced to leave the tournament after suffering the lower-leg problem during the group stage, keeping her from taking part in the remainder of Australia’s campaign. Dallas will also be without Alysha Clark, who is sidelined with a facial injury suffered in Monday’s loss. The game against Seattle will mark her first absence since Aug.
