Kaila Charles - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Grabs 10 boards in Game 1 win Charles had seven points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 30 minutes during Saturday's 68-64 Game 1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Charles wasn't very productive on the offensive end, though she found other ways to contribute. The 28-year-old guard led the Valkyries in rebounds and steals. Over seven games this postseason, she's averaged 6.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 21.6 minutes per contest.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries won all season long with their swarming defense, hold down Dream to win WNBA Finals Game 1

Kiah Stokes swatted shots and crashed the boards on both ends, pulling down seven rebounds while also blocking four shots

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Secures five rebounds off bench Charles had two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 83-81 Game 2 win over Las Vegas.

Impact After scoring in double figures in back-to-back matchups, Charles has now been held to two points in each of her last two outings. She's had a somewhat inconsistent start to postseason play, averaging 6.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game over five appearances.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries' surprise bet on Kaila Charles was worth every penny Kaila Charles is living up to her contract with big playoff contributions.

OCTOBER 3 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Gabby Williams scores 19 as Valkyries rally from 16 down to beat Wings 77-73, reach WNBA semifinals

Gabby Williams scored 19 points and hit a go-ahead 17-footer with 1:17 remaining, and the Golden State Valkyries won a late replay review to finish a rally from 16 points down and...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries

Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and the Dallas Wings beat the Golden State Valkyries 108-10...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

How to live stream Valkyries vs Wings: Game 2, WNBA, TV channel The Golden State Valkyries face the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first-round WNBA playoff serie...

OCTOBER 1 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Quiet in 19 minutes Charles logged three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's 104-80 victory over the Wings.

Impact Charles didn't provide much scoring, but she matched her five rebounds from Thursday's game against Los Angeles while receiving another sizable workload off the bench. She has played at least 19 minutes in each of the last two contests, giving her an increased opportunity to contribute on the glass.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leite has big baskets in overtime as the Fire end the season with a 90-82 win over the Valkyries

Carla Leite made the tiebreaking basket with 1:57 left in overtime and then converted a three-point play with 26.5 seconds to play as the Portland Fire ended the season with a 90-8...

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Not starting Tuesday Charles is not listed in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Impact Charles started in the Valkyries' last three games, most recently finishing with a season-high 16 points in Saturday's 70-57 win over the Storm. However, with Gabby Williams (not injury related), Janelle Salaun (reconditioning) and Cecilia Zandalasini (illness) all available, Charles will return to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Portland faces Golden State, looks to stop 4-game skid

Portland looks to end its four-game losing streak when the Portland Fire take on Golden State

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Seattle Storm vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 19, 2026

SEPTEMBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Records season high in scoring Charles finished with 16 points (7-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists and four steals across 29 minutes in Saturday's 70-57 victory over the Storm.

Impact Charles made her third consecutive start Saturday. She played well, recording a season high in scoring and a career-best four steals while posting her second double-double of the 2026 campaign. It's unknown when Janelle Salaun (reconditioning), Gabby Williams (reconditioning) and Cecilia Zandalasini (illness) will be back, so there's a chance Charles will continue to receive more opportunities to produce moving ahead.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Charles scores 16 as Valkyries conclude regular-season home schedule with 70-57 win over Seattle

Kaila Charles had 16 points, matched her career high with 12 rebounds and made four steals, Tiffany Hayes scored 10 points a night before her 37th birthday, and the Golden State Va...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Sees 30 minutes in win Charles registered 11 points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 86-69 victory over the Fire.

Impact Charles is set for a larger role with Cecilia Zandalasini (not injury-related) away from the team. Prior to this game, Charles had been limited to minutes in the teens for six straight games.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tiffany Hayes scores 18, Kayla Thornton 17 for Valkyries in 86-69 win over Fire

Tiffany Hayes scored 18 points, Kayla Thornton added 17 and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Portland Fire 86-69 on Sunday in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Charles will start Sunday's game against the Fire.

Impact Charles will enter the starting lineup because Cecilia Zandalasini (not injury-related) is away from the team competing in the World Cup. Charles has averaged 6.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.1 minutes per contest over her last seven appearances.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

New York takes home win streak into matchup with Golden State

New York will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Liberty play Golden State

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Strong performance off bench Charles contributed 14 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 89-64 win over the Sun.

Impact Charles turned things up offensively, scoring in double figures for the second time in 10 games in August. Her eight rebounds led all players and marked the guard's highest total since hauling in 10 boards during a spot start July 29. Across 38 appearances (eight starts), Charles is averaging 6.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 19.4 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State Valkyries vs. Connecticut Sun | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 26, 2026

AUGUST 27 • YOUTUBE

Valkyries use a big first half and balanced scoring to beat the Sun 89-64

Janelle Salaun hit four 3-pointers and scored 15 points, Veronica Burton had 12 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Valkyries routed the Connecticut Sun 89-64

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Scoreless in 14 minutes Charles chipped in zero points (0-1 FG), three rebounds and one steal across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 77-66 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Charles wasn't able to find much success as the Valkyries dropped to 25-10 on the season. Across 35 games, she's averaging 5.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Olivia Miles has 20 points, 7 assists before ankle injury as WNBA-best Lynx beat Valkyries 77-66

Olivia Miles had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds before leaving midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

How to live stream Lynx vs Valkyries: WNBA, TV channel The Minnesota Lynx (29-7) face the Golden State Valkyries (25-9) at Chase Center in a regular season WNBA matchup. Jun 19, 2026; San Francis...

AUGUST 20 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

How to watch Dallas Wings vs Golden State Valkyries: Live stream WNBA, TV channel The Golden State Valkyries (24-9) can clinch a playoff spot on Monday night when they host the banged-up Dallas Wings (20-15), who have lost...

AUGUST 18 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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