Carrington publicly accused Smith, her former girlfriend and teammate, of cheating on her with multiple WNBA players. Here are some of the biggest controversies that rocked the league. DiJonai Carrington Accuses NaLyssa Smith Of Cheating Carrington and Smith’s relationship was already well known among WNBA fans before their breakup, making Carrington’s allegations especially explosive. Although the ordeal was not a “WNBA scandal” per se, it rocked the league, with players, teams and fans spending the entire 2022 season demanding that Griner be brought home. Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese Become A Culture War/Rivalry The tension attached to Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese started before either woman entered the WNBA.