$249,244 Fever star reacts to NaLyssa Smith's first post after getting traded by Caitlin Clark's Indiana

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell responded to NaLyssa Smith’s first Instagram post following her trade from the franchise. Smith, who played alongside Caitlin Clark last season, was dealt by the Fever as part of a move to acquire Sophie Cunningham.

The blockbuster four-team trade sent Smith to the Dallas Wings while bringing in Cunningham from the Phoenix Mercury and Jaelyn Brown from Dallas.

Since the trade, Smith has remained active on social media, frequently sharing Instagram stories. However, she did not post a formal update on her feed until Sunday.

The star forward uploaded eight pictures of herself sporting a cropped hoodie and baggy sweats. A few photos featured her pet dog. She did not include a caption.

Caitlin Clark’s backcourt partner, Kelsey Mitchell, showed support for Smith’s latest photo dump with three expressive emojis.

(Credit: NaLyssa Smith/Instagram)

Mitchell and Smith spent three seasons as teammates with the Fever. While Indiana traded Smith this offseason, the franchise secured Mitchell’s future by signing her to a one-year, $249,244 extension.

NaLyssa Smith's social media activity after getting traded

NaLyssa Smith wasted no time updating her Instagram bio after being traded by the Indiana Fever. The former Baylor forward swiftly removed "Fever" and replaced it with "Dallas Wings" even before the trade was officially announced by the teams or the league.

Shortly after, the Dallas Wings welcomed Smith to the team by sharing a highlight montage featuring her most electrifying moments with the Fever. Caitlin Clark’s former teammate reshared the video on her Instagram story, captioning it with a simple yet powerful three-word message:

“The marathon continues,” she wrote as she embraced the next chapter of her WNBA journey.