Carla Leite - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Coming off bench in return Leite (ankle) is coming off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Fever.

Impact Leite is set to return from a two-game absence with a right ankle injury, but it appears the Fire were pleased enough with Sug Sutton's results in the first unit during her absence to keep the same starting lineup. The two guards should continue battling for the top spot at point guard going forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Leite (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game in Indiana.

Impact Leite is back after a two-game absence, which could result in Sug Sutton heading back to the second unit. In two appearances for the Fire this season, Leite has averaged 19.5 points and 4.5 assists per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Leite (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Fever.

Impact Leite is in danger of missing a third straight contest with a right ankle injury. Depending upon whether or not Kamiah Smalls (ankle) is also able to suit up, both Nyadiew Puoch and Sug Sutton might both be needed to play significant roles Wednesday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Leite (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Sun.

Impact Leite will miss a second straight game due to a right ankle injury she sustained in Tuesday's win over the Liberty. Her next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Fever. With Kamiah Smalls (ankle) also sidelined, Sug Sutton, Sarah Ashlee Barker and Haley Jones are all candidates for increased playing time.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Leite (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Sun.

Impact Leite could miss a second straight contest due to a right ankle injury. If she is unable to play, Sug Sutton and Haley Jones are candidates for increased roles, especially if Kamiah Smalls (ankle, questionable) is also unavailable.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Leite (ankle) is listed as out for Thursday's game against New York.

Impact Leite played well in her first two games of the season. However, she won't suit up against New York because of a right-ankle injury. Without Leite on the floor, Kamiah Smalls will replace her in the starting lineup. Sug Sutton (knee), who will make her 2026 campaign debut Thursday, and Haley Jones could see more action.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

How to live stream Liberty vs Fire: WNBA, TV Channel The Liberty and expansion Portland Fire meet Thursday again at Moda Center after Portland stunned New York 98-96 on Tuesday for the first wi...

MAY 15 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Questionable versus Liberty Leite (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against New York.

Impact Leite has played well, averaging 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.5 steals over 27.0 minutes in the first two games of the 2026 campaign. She popped up on the injury report because of a right-ankle injury. If Leite can't suit up, Haley Jones and Sarah Ashlee Barker would be in line for more minutes.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ends up with 21 points Leite notched 21 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 98-96 victory over the Liberty.

Impact Leite (ankle) left the game late in the third quarter after appearing to turn her right ankle. She was helped off the court, but able to return midway through the fourth quarter. She ended up finishing with the second-most points in the Fire's first franchise victory. She also finished with a team-best six assists, with no other Portland player amassing more than three.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

New York Liberty vs. Portland Fire | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 12, 2026

MAY 13 • YOUTUBE

Sarah Ashlee Barker makes putback before buzzer and the Fire beat the Liberty 98-96 for 1st win

Bridget Carleton had a career-high 26 points and five 3-pointers, Sarah Ashlee Barker made a putback just before the buzzer and expansion Portland beat the New York Liberty 98-96 o...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Checks back in Tuesday Leite (ankle) returned to Tuesday's game against the Liberty with 5:51 remaining in the fourth quarter, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Leite appeared to turn her right ankle late in the third quarter before being helped off the court. However, she was cleared to return and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off court Tuesday Leite was helped off the court in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Liberty due to an apparent right ankle injury, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Leite appeared to turn her right ankle and required assistance getting off the floor. She can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Shines with team-high 18 points Leite supplied 18 points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-12 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes during Saturday's 98-83 loss to Chicago.

Impact Leite has this expansion thing down, as she spent her rookie season with the Golden State Valkyries in that team's first season, and now she is playing for the Fire in their initial WNBA season. She started just six games in Golden State in 2025, averaging 7.2 ppg, 2.0 apg and 1.3 rpg. If she continues to start in Portland, Leite could easily exceed those meager marks.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kamilla Cardoso scores 22 as Chicago Sky spoil expansion Portland Fire's WNBA opener with 98-83 win

Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky spoiled the expansion Portland Fire’s WNBA opener with a 98-83 victory

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Solid effort in preseason finale Leite recorded 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal during Sunday's 85-75 preseason loss to the Sparks.

Impact After averaging 7.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game across 37 regular-season appearances (six starts) with the Valkyries in 2025, Leite was selected by the Fire in the 2026 Expansion Draft. She's started each of Portland's two preseason games and could be in line for a sizable role during the regular season. Leite's development will be worth monitoring in deeper fantasy leagues as the Fire sort out their rotation.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures Leite generated 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-11 FT), five assists and two rebounds in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 91-81 preseason loss to the Storm.

Impact Leite handled a starting role during Wednesday's preseason opener, and she was one of three players to score in double figures for the Fire. The 22-year-old averaged 7.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game across 37 regular-season appearances (six starts) with the Valkyries in 2025, and she'll attempt to build upon her rookie production after she was selected by Portland in the first round of the WNBA Expansion Draft.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Wednesday Leite (concussion) is available for Wednesday's preseason game against the Storm.

Impact Leite will shed her probable tag for this contest. She's coming off a rookie season with Golden State in which she averaged 17.2 minutes per game.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Leite (undisclosed) is probable for Wednesday's preseason game against the Storm, Brenden Potts of Winsidr reports.

Impact While it's unclear why Leite is being listed as probable, she's likely to play in Portland's preseason opener. The 22-year-old guard averaged 17.2 minutes per game during her rookie season with Golden State in 2025, and she'll likely have an opportunity to compete for a more sizable role with Portland.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Portland for 2026 The Fire selected Leite in the first round of the WNBA Expansion Draft on Friday, per Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact Leite is coming off a decent rookie season with Golden State in 2025. She averaged 7.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 37 games in 17.2 minutes per game over 37 regular-season appearances in 2025. Although Leite made just six starts a year ago, she might have a better chance of carving out a larger role with Portland.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in Game 2 Leite accumulated zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over eight minutes during Wednesday's 75-74 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Leite played a very minimal role during the postseason with eight minutes in each game. Her rookie campaign will conclude with regular-season averages of 7.2 points, 2.0 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 17.2 minutes per contest.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 12 minutes in loss Leite contributed one point (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two assists over 12 minutes during Thursday's 72-53 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Leite's role has been trending in the wrong direction for a while, with injuries being partly to blame. Her regular season concluded with averages of 7.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Wings vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 4, 2025

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Strong showing off bench Leite registered 15 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and five assists in 22 minutes during Thursday's 84-80 win over the Wings.

Impact Leite led Golden State's bench in scoring and assists, showing signs of life after a sluggish performance Tuesday against New York. She's managed to score in double digits in three of her previous six appearances, averaging 11.3 points, 1.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists over this stretch.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries beat Wings 84-80 to become 1st expansion team to reach playoffs in inaugural season

The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season, with Janelle Salaun scoring 19 points in an 84-80 comeback victory against the...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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