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

4 HOURS AGO • 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...

4 HOURS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Starting Wednesday Charles will start Wednesday versus the Mercury, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Charles is getting the spot start with Gabby Williams (reconditioning) unavailable, and she'll be joined in the first unit by Veronica Burton, Cecilia Zandalasini, Kayla Thornton and Kiah Stokes. Across seven starts this season, Charles has averaged 8.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers per game.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State puts home win streak on the line against Washington

Golden State enters a matchup with Washington as winners of four consecutive home games

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Reverting to reserve role Wednesday Charles is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Fever.

Impact Charles made a spot start Friday but will return to a bench role Wednesday with Gabby Williams (back) healthy. In 17 appearances as a reserve this season, Charles is averaging 5.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.2 minutes per contest.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State takes on Indiana, seeks 5th straight road win

Golden State will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Valkyries face Indiana

JULY 14 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Charles will start Friday versus the Sun.

Impact Charles is getting the spot-start with Gabby Williams (back) unavailable, and she'll be joined in the first unit by Cecilia Zandalasini, Veronica Burton, Kayla Thornton and Kiah Stokes. Over six games as a starter this season, Charles has averaged 8.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.0 triples and 1.0 assists per game on 41/29/80 shooting splits.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 25 minutes in win Charles accumulated eight points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 62-49 victory over the Mystics.

Impact Charles continues to be a modest source of fantasy value in Golden State. Across 22 appearances, she's averaging 6.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 steals in 19.5 minutes per contest.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kaila Charles' game-day look steals attention ahead of D.C. homecoming | Sporting News She returned home and looked good doing so.

JULY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Valkyries complete season sweep of Dream with 88-83 victory

Veronica Burton scored 21 points and Gabby Williams had 14 of her 19 points in the second half to help the Golden State Valkyries complete a season sweep of the Atlanta Dream with...

JULY 4 • Associated Press

New York Liberty vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 28, 2026

JUNE 29 • YOUTUBE

Charles ties season high with 13 points as Valkyries down Liberty 76-67

Kaila Charles tied a season high with 13 points off the bench as the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 76-67

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Secures four rebounds as reserve Charles closed Friday's 78-75 victory over the Dream with two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one block across 18 minutes.

Impact Charles was held in check on the scoreboard Friday, but she tied for the second-highest rebound total on the team. She's been held to single-digit scoring totals in five consecutive appearances, averaging 3.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 17.8 minutes per game during that time.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 15, 2026

JUNE 16 • YOUTUBE

Gabby Williams scores 16 points, Kaila Charles comes off bench for 13, Valkyries top Sparks 78-58

Gabby Williams scored 16 points, Kaila Charles came of the bench to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Spar...

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Provides spark off bench Charles produced 13 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 22 minutes during Monday's 78-58 win over the Sparks.

Impact Charles put together one of her best all-around performances of the 2026 campaign. She operated with efficiency on the offensive end, which helped her tie season bests in scoring and made triples. Charles also dished out a season-high five dimes after she was held without an assist in her last two showings. Consistency has been an issue for the Maryland product, though Monday's strong final line is proof that she's capable of producing at a high level across the board.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Comes down with six rebounds Charles accumulated four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one block and two steals across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 87-81 victory over the Mercury.

Impact After getting a look as a starter earlier this year, Charles has come off the bench in five straight games and experienced a dip in fantasy appeal. During that span, Charles has averaged 3.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.0 minutes per game while shooting only 30.4 percent from the floor.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Veronica Burton scores 25 points, dishes out 8 assists as Valkyries hold off Mercury for 87-81 win

Veronica Burton scored 19 of her 25 points in the first half as Golden State quickly built a big lead and also dished out eight assists, Gabby Williams added 25 points, and the Val...

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Scoreless in 15 minutes Charles logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and two steals over 15 minutes during Thursday's 87-84 loss to the Lynx.

Impact This was Charles' second scoreless dud over her last three outings. Across 10 appearances this season, she's averaging 6.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists on 38.3 percent shooting from the field.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Charles won't start Sunday's game against the Aces, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Cecilia Zandalasini will step into the starting five for the first time this season, meaning Charles will come off the bench for just the second time on the campaign. The 28-year-old guard has averaged 9.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 22.2 minutes per showing over the last five games (all starts).

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Posts solid final line Charles finished with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes during Monday's 97-70 victory over the Sun.

Impact Charles enjoyed an efficient offensive performance, which included a season-high two treys after she went 0-for-3 from downtown Friday against the Fever. The 28-year-old continues to provide strong production on the glass for the Valkyries, as she's now averaging 6.7 rebounds through six games this season.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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