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Valkyries guard Julie Vanloo is expansion team's go-to interpreter for international players

Julie Vanloo’s ability to communicate in four languages has been crucial as the expansion Golden State Valkyries develop chemistry and find ways to make sure everyone can understan...

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Productive in starting role Leite posted 14 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Saturday's 76-70 win over the Storm.

Impact Leite moved to the starting lineup since the Valkyries are shorthanded in terms of depth, but the 21-year-old guard stepped up and delivered a solid showing in her first WNBA career start. Expect Leite to remain in the starting unit for the time being as long as Tiffany Hayes (nose), Cecilia Zandalasini (not injury related) and Julie Vanloo (personal) remain sidelined.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Seattle Leite is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle.

Impact The Valkyries will be shorthanded for this matchup Saturday due to the absences of Julie Vanloo and Janelle Salaun, with both players set to compete in the EuroBasket, and that means Leite will enter the starting five. This will be the first start of the season for Leite, who's averaging 5.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 13.4 minutes per game in nine outings this season.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lights up scoreboard Leite finished with 15 points (6-16 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 89-81 win over the Sparks.

Impact Leite racked up 26 minutes off the bench in the team's overtime road win against Los Angeles. While she missed all seven of her three-pointer attempts, she was good for 15 points, five rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot. It was her first double-digit point total since she had a season-high 19 points in a road game against the Sparks on May 23.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla Thornton makes 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in OT and the Valkyries beat the Sparks 89-81

Janelle Salaun had 21 points and eight rebounds, Kayla Thornton made a 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-8...

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Sees three minutes Leite closed Sunday's 86-75 loss to Minnesota with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) over three minutes.

Impact Although Leite's minutes are trending in the wrong direction, it's possible that there could be more room in the rotation soon -- Julie Vanloo is expected to join the Belgian national team for EuroBasket. Leite is only worth monitoring in very deep leagues, however.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Carla Leite scores 19, Janelle Salaun adds 18 to help Valkyries beat Sparks 82-73

Carla Leite scored 19 points, fellow rookie Janelle Salaun had 18, and Kayla Thornton added 14 points and 10 rebounds to help the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Thrives off bench in win Friday Leite posted 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and a steal across 23 minutes off the bench in Friday's 82-73 win over the Sparks.

Impact The Valkyries avenged the loss they suffered on May 16, and the performance of Leite was impressive off the bench since she led Golden State in scoring. She's now scored in double digits in her last two outings, and while her fantasy upside will be limited as long as she continues to play off the bench, she's trending in the right direction.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Leite logged 10 points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 76-74 victory over Washington.

Impact After playing just 12 minutes on Opening Night, Leite was much more involved Wednesday, although she did hit just 28.6 percent from the field. Leite is worth keeping an eye on in case she can carve out a larger role.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

French star Janelle Salaun prepares for WNBA debut with expansion Golden State Valkyries

French star Janelle Salaun hopes to make her WNBA debut for the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday at last

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Kelsey Plum scores 37 points to lead the Sparks to an 84-67 win in the Valkyries' debut

Kelsey Plum scored 26 of her 37 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks spoiled the first game in Golden State Valkyries history with a 84-67 victory

MAY 17 • Associated Press

WNBA set for new season with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese leading the way

There’s a lot of excitement and buzz around the WNBA as its set to tip off its 29th season on Friday night thanks in large part to last season’s rookie class led by Caitlin Clark a...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Reaches double figures off bench Leite finished with 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 14 minutes in Sunday's 84-79 preseason win over Phoenix.

Impact Leite provided a lift off the Golden State bench in Sunday's preseason finale, playing in just under 15 minutes but finishing as one of three players with a double-digit point total. Leite concluded the two-game preseason averaging 7.5 points, 1.5 assists and 1.0 rebounds over 15 minutes.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE