Bridget Carleton - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Seattle Storm vs. Portland Fire | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 17, 2026

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Carelton scores 24 points on career-high 3-pointers as Fire beat Storm 94-89

Bridget Carleton had a career-high seven pointers and scored 24 points, Carla Leite added 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 94-89 on Wednesday night...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Stuffs stat sheet in win Carleton racked up 24 points (7-13 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, three steals and two swats across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 94-89 victory over the Storm.

Impact Carleton was coming off a three-point dud, but she caught fire Wednesday and drilled a new career-high in triples. She also recorded her fifth game of the season with at least three steals and her second with multiple blocks. Consistency has been elusive for Carleton this year, so it'll be interesting to see if she can keep it going next Wednesday in Chicago.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hot from deep in win Carleton posted 20 points (6-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 84-83 win over Dallas.

Impact Carleton was red-hot in this contest, draining a season-high six shots from deep (10 attempts) while scoring 20 points, her second-highest mark of the 2026 campaign. The veteran has played well in her first year in Portland, averaging a career-best 13.8 points with 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.3 blocks over 29.5 minutes in 14 regular-season appearances.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fire beat the Wings 84-83 to end a 4-game losing streak

Bridget Carleton scored 20 points, Emily Engstler made the second of two free throws with two seconds left and the Portland Fire beat the Dallas Wings 84-83 on Saturday night in Co...

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Dallas Wings vs. Portland Fire | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 13, 2026

JUNE 14 • YOUTUBE

Portland hosts Dallas after Bueckers' 31-point game

Dallas takes on the Portland Fire after Paige Bueckers scored 31 points in the Wings' 85-70 victory over the Phoenix Mercury

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Hits three triples in home loss Carleton notched 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 105-89 loss to the Aces.

Impact Carleton hoisted up a team-high nine three-pointer attempts, knocking down three of those shots. She has struggled with her shot a bit, hitting 38.5 percent or worse in each of the past three outings. After averaging 14.0 points in nine games in May, Carleton has managed just 9.3 points per game in four June outings. Perhaps the solid showing from distance will be the shot in the arm to get Carleton going again.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 32 points, Chelsea Gray ties WNBA record with 9 3-pointers, Aces beat Fire 105-89

A’ja Wilson scored 32 points for her second straight game with at least 30, Chelsea Gray had 29 points and tied a WNBA record with a career-high nine 3-pointers and the Las Vegas A...

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Wilson leads Las Vegas against Portland after 34-point game

Las Vegas visits the Portland Fire after A'ja Wilson scored 34 points in the Aces' 101-91 victory against the Seattle Storm

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Toronto and Portland are in the middle of the standings a month into their WNBA expansion seasons

A month into the WNBA season and there has been a strong effort from the two new expansion teams in Toronto and Portland

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Mixed results in loss Carleton totaled seven points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's 89-72 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Carleton is beginning to quiet down in the scoring department a bit, tallying single-digit points in back-to-back games after reaching double figures in her previous 10 contests. The 29-year-old forward is still enjoying a career season, averaging 13.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.8 steals in 29.1 minutes per tilt through 12 games.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Portland on 3-game home slide

Los Angeles will aim to stop its three-game home skid when the Sparks host Portland

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Strong results continue Carleton closed Tuesday's 95-77 loss to Golden State with 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes.

Impact Carleton continues to roll in her first year with the Fire, scoring in double digits and logging at least one steal in all 10 of her appearances to this point. The 29-year-old forward has averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 steals in 29.6 minutes per tilt this season.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla Thornton makes 5 of Valkyries' franchise-record 18 3-pointers in 95-77 win over Fire

Kayla Thornton made five 3-pointers and had 19 points and eight rebounds, Janelle Salaun came off the bench to contribute 18 points and the Golden State Valkyries jumped out to a b...

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Carleton (back) is available for Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Carleton will shake off a questionable tag for this contest. She was held out of Friday's loss against the Dream due to a back injury, but the Fire will likely being cautious for the back-to-back set.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Carleton (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Per Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com, Portland head coach Alex Sarama relayed earlier Saturday that he expected Carleton to return from a one-game absence due to a back injury, but the veteran forward is currently listed as questionable. Holly Winterburn would likely remain in the Fire's starting lineup if Carleton is not cleared to play.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be back Saturday Fire head coach Alex Sarama said he expects Carleton (back) to be available for Saturday's game against the Fever, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Carleton was held out of Friday's loss against the Dream due to a back injury, but she is trending toward being available for the second leg of the Fire's back-to-back set Saturday. If she is cleared to return, then rookie Holly Winterburn would likely revert to a reserve role against Indiana.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Reese's 18 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists lead the Dream past the Fire 86-66

Angel Reese had 18 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, Rhyne Howard added 14 points and six steals, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Portland Fire 86-66

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Carleton (back) won't play in Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Carleton will miss her first game of the 2026 campaign due to lower-back soreness. Her next opportunity to play will be Saturday against Indiana, the second game of a back-to-back. With Carleton out, Frieda Buhner, Sarah Ashlee Barker and Emily Engstler are candidates for increased playing time.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Dream Carleton (back) is questionable for Friday's game versus Atlanta.

Impact Carleton has hit the double-digit scoring mark in all eight regular-season appearances during the 2026 campaign. She's now listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with Atlanta, the first of back-to-back contests for Portland. If Carleton can't get on the floor, Frieda Buhner might find herself in the starting lineup.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 13 points in win Carleton provided 13 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 71-61 victory over the Sun.

Impact Carleton is well on pace for a career-best season with her new team. Through the opening eight games, she's averaging 15.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 steals in 29.3 minutes per contest while shooting 44.0 percent from the field.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut Sun vs. Portland Fire | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 27, 2026

MAY 28 • YOUTUBE

Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun

Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Portland Fire vs. New York Liberty | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 25, 2026

MAY 26 • YOUTUBE

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Carelton scores 24 points on career-high 3-pointers as Fire beat Storm 94-89

Fire beat the Wings 84-83 to end a 4-game losing streak

Portland hosts Dallas after Bueckers' 31-point game

A'ja Wilson scores 32 points, Chelsea Gray ties WNBA record with 9 3-pointers, Aces beat Fire 105-89

Wilson leads Las Vegas against Portland after 34-point game

Toronto and Portland are in the middle of the standings a month into their WNBA expansion seasons

Los Angeles faces Portland on 3-game home slide

Kayla Thornton makes 5 of Valkyries' franchise-record 18 3-pointers in 95-77 win over Fire

Angel Reese's 18 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists lead the Dream past the Fire 86-66

Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun