CARLA LEITE NEWS

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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • Associated Press

Impressive off bench in win Leite had 19 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and six assists across 19 minutes off the bench in Friday's 99-62 win over the Mystics.

Impact Leite was perfect from the field and also made the most of his trips to the charity line. She recorded one of her best scoring outputs of the campaign and also proved to be completely healthy after missing Sunday's win over Dallas due to a right ankle issue. Leite has scored in double digits five times across 11 contests in August.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leite comes off bench to score 19 points, five Valkyries reach double digits to beat Mystics 99-62

Carla Leite came off the bench to contribute 19 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Washington Mystics for a 99-62 win to snap a two-game home...

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Available Saturday Leite (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Mystics, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Leite is available to return to game action after missing Sunday's win over Dallas due to a right ankle issue. Over her last five appearances (one start), the 21-year-old guard has averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 19.2 minutes per game. She is also a candidate for a bump in minutes against Washington with Tiffany Hayes (knee/illness) sidelined.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Question for Saturday Leite (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mystics, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Leite is in danger of missing a second consecutive game due to a right ankle injury. If she's unable to play, the team will likely turn to Kaila Charles, Kate Martin and Kaityn Chen to help pick up the slack.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Sunday Leite (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wings, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Leite will miss her first game since July 7 due to a right ankle injury. Her next opportunity to play will come Saturday against the Mystics. Kaila Charles, Kate Martin and Kaitlyn Chen are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Leite and Tiffany Hayes (knee) being sidelined.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Leite (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wings, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Leite is in jeopardy of missing her first game since July 7 due to a right ankle injury, which she sustained in Friday's loss to the Mercury. If the 21-year-old guard is unable to suit up, Kate Martin, Kaila Charles and Kaitlyn Chen are candidates for a bump in playing time against Dallas.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Friday Leite (ankle) will not return to Friday's game against the Mercury, Kendra Andrews of ESPN reports.

Impact Leite will not finish Friday's game after suffering an ankle injury, having already entered with a questionable tag due to a foot issue. She totaled six points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal in 16 minutes off the bench. Further updates on the guard's status are expected after the game.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Friday Leite (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Mercury, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Leite was deemed a game-time call for this matchup, but in the end, she'll be available and is likely to see a decent amount of playing time. She started and finished with 15 points in the loss to the Mercury on Aug. 19. Leite is averaging 8.2 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals across 21.0 minutes per game in nine outings this month.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Friday Leite (foot) will be a game-time call for Friday's game against the Mercury, Matt Lively of CBS Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Leite hasn't missed a game since July 7, and she's averaging 8.4 points per game since the All-Star break while seeing most of her minutes off the bench. Leite would add depth to the backcourt if given the green light to play, but she's not expected to play a big role in most fantasy formats.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Leite (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Phoenix, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Leite surfaced on the injury report with a new foot issue after making a spot start Tuesday, when she logged 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, three assists and four steals in 32 minutes. If she's sidelined, Kate Martin and Kaila Charles are candidates to pick up extra minutes.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in spot start Leite contributed 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, three assists and four steals over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 98-91 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Leite started for the first time since Aug. 15 and made the most of the opportunity by posting her highest scoring output since the All-Star break. Leite has scored in double digits in four of her nine outings this month, but the fact that she's regularly playing off the bench limits her upside considerably in most formats.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kahleah Copper scores 25 points as Mercury come from behind to beat Valkyries 98-91

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points, Satou Sabally scored 10 of her 17 points after halftime, and the Phoenix Mercury came back to beat the short-handed Golden State Valkyries 98-91

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Gets starting nod Tuesday Leite is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mercury, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Leite draws her sixth start of the season Tuesday, stepping in for Tiffany Hayes. In her five previous starts, the guard has averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 assists, 1.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 26.8 minutes per game.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Notches five points Leite finished Wednesday's 88-83 win over the Mystics with five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist over 13 minutes.

Impact Leite continues to trend in the wrong direction for Golden State. Over her last three appearances, she's been limited to minutes in the teens and has scored a combined 14 points with three assists off the bench.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Paces bench in scoring Leite ended Saturday's 72-59 win over Los Angeles with nine points (3-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes.

Impact Leite led Golden State's bench in points and has now scored at least nine points in four consecutive games. Over eight appearances (two starts) since the All-Star break, she has averaged 10.0 points, 2.3 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 20.4 minutes per game.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Responds well after bench return Leite provided 11 points (4-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 78-72 loss to the Aces.

Impact Leite was moved back to the bench, but she responded well. Leite didn't shoot well, particularly from distance, but she was sharp from the free-throw line. Leite has scored at least 11 points in all three games in August, averaging 12.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 27 points in the Aces' 78-72 victory over the Valkyries

A’ja Wilson scored 27 points, Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd each added 14 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 78-72 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Slides back to bench Leite isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Aces.

Impact Leite enjoyed a two-game stint in the first unit, but she'll return to the bench now that Tiffany Hayes (leg) and Cecilia Zandalasini (foot) are healthy. In 17 games off the bench this season, Leite is averaging 6.5 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds over 14.5 minutes.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 14 points in road loss Leite recorded 14 points (5-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 101-77 loss to the Aces.

Impact Leite has picked up the pace in two games in August, averaging 12.5 points, 2.0 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game, while averaging 27.5 minutes per outing. She has scored at least 11 points in four of the past six appearances, too.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Loyd his 7 3s and scores 27 as Aces bounce back from rout with 101-77 win over Valkyries

Jewell Loyd tied a Las Vegas record with seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 27 points, and the Aces bounced back from a 53-point loss to roll past the Golden State Valkyries...

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press