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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

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

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