CARLA LEITE NEWS

Posts mediocre stats in start Leite produced 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 73-66 win over the Sky.

Impact Leite was making her fourth start of the season, and ultimately, the point total was nice. However, she had a rough time shooting, while posting a minus-11 rating. It was just the second time this season she recorded at least one block and one steal in the same game.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Veronica Burton scores 18 points and the Valkyries beat the Sky 73-66 for 3rd straight victory

Veronica Burton had 18 points, Janelle Salaun had 16 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the short-handed Chicago Sky 73-66 for their third straight victory

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Will start vs. Chicago Leite will be in the starting lineup during Friday's game against the Sky, Nathan Canilao of Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Leite will be a starter for the fourth time this season. In her three previous games in the starting lineup, she averaged 10.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 52.2 percent from the field.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient outing in victory Leite notched 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 77-75 win over the Dream.

Impact Leite finished as Golden State's third-leading scorer and was one of four Valkyries players to reach double figures. She also hit multiple three-pointers for the first time since May 23. The rookie has posted at least 12 points in two of her last three outings and has now scored double-digit points in six of her 19 regular-season appearances.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Paces second unit in win Leite contributed 14 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal over 17 minutes during Friday's 86-76 victory over the Wings.

Impact Leite led the bench in scoring and was one of five Valkyries players to reach double figures. Moreover, the 21-year-old's 14 points marked her first double-digit scoring effort since June 14. Over her last five appearances, Leite has averaged 7.2 points and 1.6 assists in 15.2 minutes per game off the bench.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Leite ended Wednesday's 67-58 loss to the Storm with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two assists and one block across 16 minutes.

Impact Leite has seen minutes in the teens in four straight games. Wednesday was her best shooting performance of the four, and it will be interesting to see if she can recapture the form she had prior to her injury. She'll get some valuable rest over the All-Star break.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 15 minutes off bench Leite produced six points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes during Monday's 78-77 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Leite has yet to find the form she had prior to her injury. In the three games since returning, Leite has seen 15 or fewer minutes and is shooting a combined 5-of-20 from the field in that stretch. She's worth monitoring in case she heats up, however.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Back in rotation Leite finished Wednesday's 80-61 win over the Fever with five points (1-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and one steal over 13 minutes.

Impact Leite was back in the rotation after sitting out the past five games for Golden State. Leite was in a good rhythm prior to her injury, so fantasy managers will want to track her role closely moving forward.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't see floor Leite ended Monday's 90-81 loss to Atlanta with no counting stats across zero minutes.

Impact Leite was cleared to return from her back injury, for the Valkyries ended up holding her out, likely as a precaution. She was trending up prior to her injury absence, meaning fantasy managers will want to monitor her closely.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report vs. Atlanta Leite (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Dream, Malik Brown of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Leite was deemed a game-time decision but will be available to play Monday. However, it wouldn't be surprising if her minutes were monitored, as she missed the club's last four games due to the back injury. Over her last five appearances (three starts), the 21-year-old guard has averaged 9.0 points, 2.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds across 21.2 minutes per game.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Monday Leite (back), who is questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta, will go through her pregame warmup before a final decision is made on her availability, Matt Lively of CBS Spor...

Impact Leite is expected to be a game-time decision Monday, though her participation in warmups bodes well for her chances of playing. The 21-year-old has missed the club's last four games due to the back injury. If she's unable to suit up Monday, Kate Martin and Kaitlyn Chen will likely continue to see a bump in minutes.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through shootaround Leite (back) participated in Monday's morning shootaround, according to Valkyries reporterMarisa Ingemi.

Impact Leite, who has missed the past four games for Golden State, is currently listed as questionable on the injury report. Her availability Monday bodes well for her status, however. If Leite is able to give it a go, Kate Martin and Kaitlyn Chen could be less involved.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Leite (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Dream, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Leite is in jeopardy of missing her fifth consecutive game due to the back injury, If she's unable to suit up against Atlanta, Kate Martin and Kaitlyn Chen are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Minnesota Leite (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Lynx, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Leite will miss a fifth straight contest while rehabbing from a back injury. She doesn't have a clear timetable for her return, although her next chance to play will come against the Dream on Monday. Tiffany Hayes has been starting of late, so Leite would be in line for a limited role off the bench even if she were to return to the hardwood soon.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tiffany Hayes scores 21 points as Valkyries run away from Storm for 84-57 win

Tiffany Hayes scored 21 points, Veronica Burton contributed 15 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Seattle Storm for a 84-57 vi...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Leite (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Storm, Nathan Canilao of Mercury News reports.

Impact Leite is working through a back injury, which will cause her to be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. Her next chance to see the floor is this upcoming Saturday against the Lynx.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Leite (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Sky, Zena Keita of The Athletic reports.

Impact Leite is set to miss her third consecutive game, with the last two absences attributed to a back injury. The guard has been a streaky scorer this season, reaching double figures in four games but finishing with two points or fewer in five others.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sabrina Ionescu makes 7 free throws late as Liberty hold off Valkyries 81-78

Sabrina Ionescu converted seven free throws in the final two minutes and made a key steal, Breanna Stewart had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Liberty held off the Gold...

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Not playing Wednesday Leite (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Liberty, Nathan Canilao of The Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Leite is set to miss a second consecutive game, and that means Tiffany Hayes will remain in the starting lineup. Leite's next chance to play will come against the Sky on Friday.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Leite is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Liberty due to a back injury, Nathan Canilao of BayAreaNewsHQ reports.

Impact Leite did not play in the Valkyries' previous outing due to a coach's decision. If Leite's back injury forces her to sit out against the Liberty, Tiffany Hayes will likely draw another start.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Moving back to bench role Leite is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Sun.

Impact Leite's run of consecutive starts ends at three, and she'll resume her regular role off the bench while Tiffany Hayes moves to the first unit. Leite is averaging 5.9 points, 1.7 assists and 1.3 rebounds across 13.2 minutes per game in her nine outings off the bench this season.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 20 minutes Leite chipped in eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's 88-77 victory over the Fever.

Impact Leite was able to make her third straight start of the 2025 campaign after shaking off a questionable tag due to a back issue. The guard continues to trend up in recent games, helping the Valkyries win three of their last four games.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will play and start vs. Indiana Leite (back) has been cleared to play and start against the Fever on Thursday.

Impact Leite will make her third straight start of the 2025 campaign despite dealing with a back issue. The rookie guard is currently averaging 11.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game as a starter while shooting 50 percent from the field.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy due to back issue Leite is questionable for Thursday's game against the Fever with a back injury, Marisa Ingemi reports.

Impact If Leite is unable to play, that would be a huge blow to the Valkyries. Leite has played at least 26 minutes in three straight games, averaging 12.3 points and 3.3 assists in that span. Kate Martin could be more involved if Leite can't play, and Bree Hall could potentially get an opportunity to debut.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed results in loss Leite totaled eight points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 80-71 loss to the Wings.

Impact With four players unavailable due to EuroBasket, Leite has drawn two straight starts and played at least 26 minutes in three straight. During that stretch, Leite has averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 28.3 minutes per game.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE