Charlisse Leger-Walker - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Scores 10 points Friday Leger-Walker finished with 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes in Friday's 79-64 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Leger-Walker made her sixth consecutive start Friday. She combined for just 15 points in her last two appearances. While the 24-year-old scored only 10 points Friday, it was at least a step in the right direction. Following the loss to Golden State, Leger-Walker is now averaging 7.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.1 blocks across 21.7 minutes in 23 regular-season appearances in 2026.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries beat the Sun 79-64 for a franchise-record 7th straight win

Veronica Burton scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun had 16 points and four 3-pointers off the bench, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 79-64 for a franchise-reco...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Big workload in loss Leger-Walker ended with seven points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 86-80 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Leger-Walker has played a sizable role for the Sun and has been a low-end source of fantasy appeal. Through 22 games, she's averaging 7.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.5 minutes per contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers scores 11 of her 25 points in the 4th quarter, and the Wings beat the Sun 86-83

Paige Bueckers scored 11 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Jessica Shepard finished with 14 points, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 86-83

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Scores 10 points in win Leger-Walker logged 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds and three steals across 31 minutes in Friday's 68-57 win over the Mystics.

Impact Leger-Walker turned in a solid performance and was one of five Sun players to score in double figures in this low-scoring affair. The rookie guard has started back-to-back games while dishing out five assists in each of them, and she tied the game-high mark in dimes Friday. She also tallied a season-best three steals.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lacan and Nelson-Ododa each score 12 points and Sun beat Mystics 68-57

Leila Lacan and Olivia Nelson-Ododa each scored 12 points, Kennedy Burke had 11 off the bench and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 68-57 on Friday night

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Adds 13 points in start Leger-Walker finished with 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 29 minutes in Monday's 92-63 win over the Sky.

Impact Leger-Walker got the starting nod for the first time since May 27 and had a productive outing, though she did struggle with efficiency. Still, she scored in double figures for just the second time in June, finishing as the Sun's second-leading scorer. The rookie guard also grabbed a career-high seven rebounds and tied her career high in assists, dishing out at least three dimes for a fourth consecutive contest.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Griner becomes WNBA's career blocks leader, and the Sun beat the Sky 92-63

Brittney Griner scored 14 points and became the WNBA’s career blocks leader, Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 11 points and 15 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 92-63 f...

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Starting versus Chicago Leger-Walker will start in Monday's game against the Sky.

Impact Head coach Rachid Meziane is making some adjustments heading into this contest, resulting in Leger-Walker moving back into the starting lineup for the first time since the 71-61 loss to Portland on May 27. In that game, Leger Walker finished with 11 points, two rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 10 points in loss Leger-Walker totaled 10 points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 88-81 loss to the Mystics.

Impact With the Sun sitting at 2-14, rotation changes could be a possibility. The Sun relied heavily on their second unit Thursday, as Aneesah Morrow and Kennedy Burke also scored in double figures.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 14 minutes in loss Leger-Walker totaled four points (2-3 FG), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 14 minutes during Monday's 89-80 loss to New York.

Impact Leger-Walker has had a minimal fantasy impact to open the season for the Sun. In 13 appearances, she's shooting 38.7 percent from the field with averages of 6.4 points, 2.5 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 19.6 minutes per contest.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Leger-Walker won't start Saturday's game against the Sparks.

Impact With Leila Lacan back in action following her overseas commitment, Leger-Walker will slide to the second unit. The rookie guard has averaged 10.0 points, 2.5 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game across four appearances off the bench this season.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 19 minutes in loss Leger-Walker amassed nine points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Monday's 97-70 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact The starters for the Sun saw reduced minutes Monday due to the lopsided score. Leger-Walker's fantasy appeal has left a lot to be desired thus far with averages of 7.8 points, 2.6 assists and 1.9 rebounds on 37.9 percent shooting from the field.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Storm Leger-Walker will start in Friday's game against the Storm.

Impact Leger-Walker has come off the bench in Connecticut's last three games, although she will move back to the starting lineup for the first time since the 98-69 loss to the Aces on May 13. The 24-year-old has started twice during the 2026 campaign, averaging 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.5 steals across 18.0 minutes in those appearances.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Heating up off bench Leger-Walker had 16 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 80-78 win over Seattle.

Impact The rookie guard is quickly becoming a key piece off the Sun's bench, scoring in double digits in three consecutive games. For the year, Leger-Walker has averaged 8.0 points, 2.3 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per tilt over six games but is shooting an inefficient 38.6 percent from the floor.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Burke's three-point play in final seconds leads Sun to 1st win of the season, 80-78 over the Storm

Kennedy Burke scored 15 points and converted a go-ahead three-point play with 2.8 seconds left, Charlisse Leger-Walker scored a career-high 16 points, and Connecticut beat the Seat...

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Provides spark off bench Leger-Walker racked up 10 points (3-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two assists in 23 minutes during Monday's 83-82 loss to Portland.

Impact Whether she starts or comes off the bench, Leger-Walker is playing a steady role for the Sun thus far. The rookie guard is still working on her shooting efficiency, averaging 6.4 points, 2.2 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per tilt over four games this season (two starts) while shooting just 37.9 percent from the field.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Leger-Walker won't start Friday's game against the Aces.

Impact With Hailey Van Lith and Gianna Kneepkens starting in the backcourt, Saniya Rivers and Leger-Walker will revert to bench roles. The rookie second-rounder has averaged 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 19.0 minutes per game through three regular-season outings (two starts).

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed starter Sunday Leger-Walker is in the Sun's starting lineup against the Storm on Sunday.

Impact As noted by Emily Adams of the Hartford Courant earlier in the day, Leger-Walker will move into the starting lineup and replace Aneesah Morrow. Leger-Walker played 21 minutes in her WNBA regular-season debut against the Liberty on Friday, finishing with four points, two rebounds and one assist.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Could start vs. Seattle Sun head coach Rachid Meziane told reporters that Leger-Walker may start at point guard against the Storm on Sunday, Emily Adams of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Meziane noted that the team is going to go away from having Snaiya Rivers serving as the point guard, though it's unclear whether that means the latter will come off the bench in Sunday's matinee. Leger-Walker made her WNBA regular-season debut during Friday's 106-75 loss to the Liberty, when she played 21 minutes and finished with four points (2-9 FT, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points in win Leger-Walker notched eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 FT), four assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 24 minutes of Wednesday's 83-78 win over the Tempo.

Impact The No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Leger-Walker made a strong impression off the bench. The Sun are coming off a frustrating campaign and there are lots of minutes up for grabs, so this was a promising start for Leger-Walker's fantasy outlook.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Valkyries beat the Sun 79-64 for a franchise-record 7th straight win

Paige Bueckers scores 11 of her 25 points in the 4th quarter, and the Wings beat the Sun 86-83

Lacan and Nelson-Ododa each score 12 points and Sun beat Mystics 68-57

Brittney Griner becomes WNBA's career blocks leader, and the Sun beat the Sky 92-63

Burke's three-point play in final seconds leads Sun to 1st win of the season, 80-78 over the Storm