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Portland Fire's Carla Leite gains fans in a hurry with clutch shot, fun interview | Sporting News Leite is off to an incredible start this season.

MAY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

MAY 26 • YOUTUBE

Expansion Portland Fire hand New York 3rd straight loss with 81-74 victory

Sarah Ashlee Barker scored all seven of her points in a fourth quarter run to lift the Portland Fire to an 81-74 win over the New York Liberty on Monday night

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Drops 18 points in win Leite logged 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one steal across 22 minutes in Monday's 81-74 win over the Liberty.

Impact Leite led the Fire in scoring Tuesday, providing eight and seven points in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. While the 22-year-old guard didn't offer much in terms of secondary stats, she scored at least 15 points for the fourth time in five regular-season appearances. Leite is now averaging 15.6 points, 4.2 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 0.6 steals in 22.6 minutes per contest.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in win Leite finished with 15 points (4-11 FG, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and nine assists across 22 minutes in Saturday's 99-80 win over Toronto.

Impact Leite averaged 7.2 points with Golden State last season. Since making the move to Portland, the 2024 No. 9 overall pick has played considerably better and is now averaging 15.0 points in four regular-season appearances in 2026. She's also made three starts after starting only six times in 2025.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Fire vs. Toronto Tempo | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 23, 2026

MAY 24 • YOUTUBE

Portland Fire roll past Toronto Tempo 99-80 in first matchup between WNBA expansion teams

Emily Engstler had 16 points and seven rebounds, Portland dominated the second half, and the Fire defeated the Toronto Tempo 99-80 in the inaugural matchup between these two expans...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Leite will start Saturday's game against the Tempo, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Leite will get the starting nod after coming off the bench in Wednesday's loss to the Fever. The second-year guard has averaged 19.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 steals in 27.5 minutes per contest across two starts so far this season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MAY 20 • 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.

MAY 20 • 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.

MAY 19 • 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.

MAY 19 • 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.

MAY 17 • 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

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Expansion Portland Fire hand New York 3rd straight loss with 81-74 victory

Portland Fire roll past Toronto Tempo 99-80 in first matchup between WNBA expansion teams

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

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