Kaila Charles - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

5 HOURS AGO • 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...

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Plays well in win Charles had 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 91-71 victory over the Sky.

Impact This has the look of an outlier performance, as Charles had a combined 16 points in her previous three games. She remains a low-end fantasy asset in her current role.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 12, 2026

AUGUST 13 • YOUTUBE

Tiffany Hayes comes off the bench to score a season-best 22 points as Valkyries beat Sky 91-71

Tiffany Hayes scored a season-best 22 points off the bench to go with six rebounds and five assists, Veronica Burton had 13 points and six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries...

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Records three steals Friday Charles contributed nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and three steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 94-76 win over the Wings.

Impact Charles started in the 91-89 loss to Phoenix on July 29, ending with a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double, her first of the 2026 campaign. However, since reverting to her usual role off the bench, she hasn't been nearly as productive, though she has at least combined for five steals over her last two games.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Charles will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Tempo.

Impact Charles started Wednesday's game against the Mercury, but she will return to a reserve role due to Gabby Williams (reconditioning) returning to the lineup. In her previous three games off the bench, Charles averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double as starter Charles racked up 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 91-89 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Charles rejoined the starting lineup Wednesday since Gabby Williams (reconditioning) was unavailable. Charles stepped up with her first double-double of the season while scoring in double figures for the fifth time this year. Across eight appearances in July, she averaged 6.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Copper and Thomas help the Mercury beat Valkyries 91-89

Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-89 on Wednesday night in the return from the All-Star brea...

JULY 30 • Associated Press

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