Kaila Charles - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Impact With Tiffany Hayes (finger) unavailable for Sunday's contest, Charles will get the starting nod. She contributed three points, six rebounds, two assists and a block across 17 minutes off the bench in Friday's regular-season-opening win over Seattle.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Opening Night Charles (overseas commitment) is available for Friday's game against Seattle, Madisyn Cunningham of Winsidr reports.

Impact Charles missed Golden State's lone preseason matchup while fulfilling an overseas commitment, but she's since joined the squad and will be ready for the 2026 regular-season opener. She started eight of the 18 games she appeared in a year ago while playing for the Valkyries, and she averaged 7.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 19.3 minutes per game.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team yet Charles is not with the team and did not play in Saturday's 78-76 preseason win over the Storm.

Impact Charles remains away from the team after playing for Umana Reyer Venezia in Italy this offseason. Her next chance to suit up for Golden State will come in the team's regular-season opener against the Storm on May 8.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Golden State The Valkyries signed Charles to a two-year contract Sunday, Sean Hurd of ESPN reports.

Impact Charles saw a larger role after being traded from the Wings to the Valkyries last season. In 18 regular-season appearances for Golden State (eight starts), Charles averaged 7.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 19.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in elimination game Charles finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 75-74 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Charles had a really difficult series against the Lynx, averaging 3.5 points on 25.0 percent shooting through two games. As for her regular season, Charles saw a larger role upon her trade from the Wings to the Valkyries. In 18 regular-season appearances for Golden State, Charles averaged 7.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 19.3 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly double-doubles Charles ended with eight points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 24 minutes during Thursday's 72-53 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Charles had a strong finish to the regular season and appears to be peaking in time for the playoffs. Overall, she appeared in 18 regular-season games for the Valkyries with averages of 7.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.1 steals.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx beat the Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 regular-season wins

Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 wins

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Wheeler's go-ahead jumper gives Storm a 74-73 win over Valkyries to secure last WNBA playoff spot

Erica Wheeler scored 17 points, including a go-ahead shot with 18.5 seconds left, and the Seattle Storm beat the Golden State Valkyries 74-73 to secure the final WNBA playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Chips in 15 points in loss Charles contributed 15 points (7-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 29 minutes in Saturday's 78-72 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Although she struggled from three-point range, Charles bounced back after scoring zero points and shooting 0-for-3 from the field in Thursday's win over Dallas. The 27-year-old guard finished one point shy of tying her career best and matched the team high in points. Additionally, she tied the team-high mark in rebounds.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hiedeman scores 24, Collier 20 as Lynx hold off Valkyries 78-72

Natisha Hiedeman matched her career-high with 24 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 78-72 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Accurate in Tuesday's start Charles registered 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 66-58 victory over New York.

Impact Charles did a good job, in terms of accuracy from the field, while also doing well with four defensive rebounds and the steal. She is averaging 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game across the past four appearances, while hitting at least one three-pointer in six consecutive outings.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points in blowout win Charles amassed 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 99-62 victory over the Mystics.

Impact With Tiffany Hayes (knee/illness) sidelined, Charles drew the start for the second consecutive game and finished as Golden State's second-leading scorer. The 27-year-old guard has logged 25-plus minutes in three straight outings, averaging 13.7 points and 5.0 rebounds across 28.3 minutes per game during that span.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leite comes off bench to score 19 points, five Valkyries reach double digits to beat Mystics 99-62

Carla Leite came off the bench to contribute 19 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Washington Mystics for a 99-62 win to snap a two-game home...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Season-high 16 points in start Charles collected 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Sunday's 90-81 win over Dallas.

Impact With Tiffany Hayes (knee) and Carla Leite (ankle) both out of action, Charles made her fifth start of the season and set a season high in points Sunday. Even so, Charles hasn't seen much of a boost in fantasy value overall with the first unit, having averaged 4.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.2 minutes per game as a starter this season.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burton has 25 points, 13 assists and 4 blocks as Valkyries deal Wings their 5th straight loss

Veronica Burton had 25 points, 13 assists and a career-high four blocks and the Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas 90-81, sending the Wings to their fifth straight loss

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Charles will start in Sunday's game against the Wings.

Impact With Tiffany Hayes (knee) and Carla Leite (ankle) both sidelined, Charles will get the starting nod against Dallas. Over her last five appearances, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 2.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 9.8 minutes per game.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed for rest of season The Valkyries signed Charles for the remainder of the season on Friday.

Impact Charles has appeared in nine games for the Valkyries so far. In that span, she has averaged 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 11.6 minutes per game.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs another 7-day contract Charles and the Valkyries agreed to another seven-day contract Friday.

Impact This will be the third contract in a row for Charles. Through six appearances, she's averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals in 14.3 minutes per game.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in four minutes Charles had zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in four minutes during Wednesday's 88-83 victory over Washington.

Impact Charles was limited to single-digit minutes off the bench for the second game in a row. The Valkyries are in a groove with three straight wins, and Charles seems to be the odd player out.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs another 7-day contract Charles signed another seven-day contract with the Valkyries on Friday.

Impact With this transaction, Charles will continue to provide depth off the bench in Golden State. She's been excellent in her short stint with the Valkyries, posting averages of 9.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists through three games.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 11 points off bench Charles finished Wednesday's 78-72 loss to the Aces with 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two steals across 23 minutes.

Impact Charles was very efficient from the field, while notching a solid amount of rebounds and steals in her 23 minutes, too. Charles signed a seven-day contract on Aug. 1, and she continues to make a case for the organization to commit to her for the remainder of the season. She is averaging 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.5 steals per game in the past two outings.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 27 points in the Aces' 78-72 victory over the Valkyries

A’ja Wilson scored 27 points, Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd each added 14 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 78-72 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts 13 points off bench Charles logged 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 101-77 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Charles, signed to a seven-day contract on Aug. 1, definitely made a case to stick around for the rest of the season. She knocked down the three shots from distance, and she was one of just four players to score in double digits for the Valkyries.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loyd his 7 3s and scores 27 as Aces bounce back from rout with 101-77 win over Valkyries

Jewell Loyd tied a Las Vegas record with seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 27 points, and the Aces bounced back from a 53-point loss to roll past the Golden State Valkyries...

AUGUST 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with Golden State Charles and the Valkyries agreed to a seven-day contract on Friday.

Impact With Monique Billings (ankle) set to miss several weeks, the Valkyries are bringing in Charles to provide emergency depth. She last played for the Wings where she made 17 appearances this season with averages of 5.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 15.8 minutes.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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