Kaila Charles - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

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

1 DAY AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Gabby Williams' 15 points lead balanced attack by Valkyries, Golden State beats Connecticut 97-70

Gabby Williams scored 15 points, Kaila Charles added 12 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Connecticut Sun for a 97-70 win

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Grabs seven boards Friday Charles ended with four points (0-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Friday's 90-82 loss to Indiana.

Impact Charles got the starting nod for a fourth straight game and chipped in at least seven rebounds for a third consecutive contest. However, the 28-year-old guard struggled mightily from the field Friday. She has shot 33.3 percent from the floor and 17.6 percent from deep as a starter, averaging 8.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.0 minutes per tilt in the first unit.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State Valkyries vs. New York Liberty | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 21, 2026

MAY 22 • YOUTUBE

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.

MAY 11 • 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

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