Alanna Smith was drafted as the eighth overall pick by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2019 WNBA Draft. After inconsistent minutes with the Mercury in her first three seasons and getting waived by the Fever, Smith’s breakthrough season came with the Chicago Sky. She played 1000+ minutes for the Sky in the season and averaged 9.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 steals per game which saw her finish third in the Most Improved Player of the Year race (2023).
Smith then signed with the Minnesota Lynx and won the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup in her first season with the Lynx (2024) and has started all 32 games for the Lynx. She averages 10.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.7 blocks per game in the season as of August 2024 and plays a vital role in Minnesota’s hunt for their fifth WNBA championship. The forward also won the Bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics with Australia.
Alanna Smith Contract Breakdown
As of August 2024, Alanna Smith is signed to the Minnesota Lynx on a two-year deal worth $300,000 with an annual average salary of $150,000 as per Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||
| 2025 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | ||
| 2026 | UFA | UFA | UFA |
How much is Alanna Smith getting paid?
Alanna Smith will earn a salary of $150,000 for the 2024 WNBA season as per Spotrac. She is the fifth-highest earner on the Lynx’s Roster. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much does Alanna Smith make in a minute?
Alanna Smith makes around $0.28 per minute. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide her total salary in 2024 ($150,000) by the number of minutes available in a year, then Smith earns around $0.28 per minute.
Alanna Smith Career Earnings
As of August 2024, Alanna Smith has earned approx. $284,534 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac. (Data up to 2023 contracts updation).
What are the terms of Alanna Smith’s contract?
Alanna Smith’s contract doesn’t have any team or player options. According to Spotrac, Smith is on a two-year contract worth $300,000. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much of Alanna Smith’s contract is guaranteed?
Alanna Smith’s entire $300,000 contract is guaranteed as per Spotrac.
Alanna Smith Contract History
Stated below are all the contracts that Alanna Smith has signed in her career till now, as per Spotrac:
February 5, 2024
Alanna Smith signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Lynx worth $300,000.
February 13, 2023
Alanna Smith signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Sky worth $100,000.
February 23, 2022
Alanna Smith signed a contract with the Indiana Fever.
May 1, 2019
Alanna Smith signed a four-year rookie contract with the Phoenix Mercury worth $219,235.
FAQ's On Alanna Smith Contract
A. Alanna Smith makes around $0.28 cents per minute.
A. Alanna Smith will earn a salary of $150,000 for the 2024 WNBA season.
A. According to Spotrac, Alanna Smith is on a two-year contract worth $300,000 with the Minnesota Lynx as of August 2024.
A. As of August 2024, Alanna Smith has earned approx. $284,534 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.
