Karlie Samuelson - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Ciezki has 22 points in the Mercury's 94-91 victory over the Fire

Shay Ciezki had 22 points off the bench and the Phoenix Mercury rallied in the fourth quarter for a 94-91 victory over the Portland Fire on Thursday night in the teams’ first game...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Drawing start Thursday Samuelson is starting Thursday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Samuelson will join the first unit Thursday as the Fire navigate with the help of Carla Leite (rest), Megan DiLeo (finger), Bridget Carleton (ankle) and Teja Oblak (knee). Samuelson has been held scoreless in her previous two showings off the bench, but she figures to receive more opportunities in this spot start.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Samuelson (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Golden State.

Impact Samuelson was previously tagged as questionable due to a left knee contusion suffered Friday against Atlanta, but the guard is feeling good enough to suit up Sunday. She's scored in double figures just once over the past 10 games but could be in line for more opportunities with Carla Leite (not injury related) away from the team.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Carrying questionable tag Samuelson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Golden State.

Impact Samuelson exited Friday's game against Atlanta, and the questionable tag suggests her presence Sunday is far from certain. Amy Okonkwo, Holly Winterburn and Teja Oblak could see more minutes if Samuelson doesn't suit up Sunday.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Friday Samuelson (knee) won't return to Friday's game versus Atlanta. She finished with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds over nine minutes.

Impact The Fire will play again Sunday versus Golden State, so it's unknown if Samuelson will be cleared to return for that contest. While Samuelson is sidelined Friday, Amy Okonkwo and Serah Williams could see more minutes the rest of the way.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in defeat Samuelson ended with 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and two steals in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 96-78 loss to the Wings.

Impact Samuelson was a bright spot for the Fire but the team still dropped to 15-23 on the season with this lopsided defeat. Samuelson still has a lot to prove in fantasy after scoring a combined three points in her previous two games.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Wings beat the Fire 96-78 to clinch the final WNBA playoff spot

Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 21 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Portland Fire 96-78 to clinch the final W...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Another quiet game Friday Samuelson closed with three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes during Friday's 82-79 loss to the Tempo.

Impact Samuelson nearly led the bench in minutes, though she still ended with her seventh consecutive single-digit scoring performance. While her statistical contributions have improved in 2026 compared to her time in Minnesota during the 2025 campaign, she is averaging just 4.7 points and 1.5 rebounds across 15.4 minutes in 24 regular-season games.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto hosts Portland on home losing streak

Toronto will aim to end its five-game home skid when the Tempo play Portland

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Holly Winterburn scores season-high 20 and the Fire build early lead before holding off Storm 84-82

Holly Winterburn scored 18 of her career-high 20 points in the first half, Bridget Carleton had 14 points and nine rebounds, and the Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 84-82 to s...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Five points Wednesday Samuelson chipped in five points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 85-81 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Samuelson is playing a fairly meaningful reserve role for the Fire, but that hasn't translated to significant fantasy value. She's reached the 20-minute marker just one time this season, scoring in double figures on only four occasions as well.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle plays Portland after Malonga's 26-point performance

Seattle hosts the Portland Fire after Dominique Malonga scored 26 points in the Seattle Storm's 97-88 win against the Chicago Sky

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Carleton has 24 points and the Fire beat the Storm 100-93

Bridget Carleton scored 24 points, including four 3-pointers, and the Portland Fire handed the Seattle Storm their 11th straight loss with a 100-93 victory Saturday night

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Subdued campaign continues Samuelson closed with three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 98-83 loss to the Aces.

Impact The journeyman guard continues to handle a strict reserve role during her first season with the Fire, reaching the 20-minute threshold just once this year. She's averaging only 4.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 14.4 minutes per game over 16 outings.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Shepard has a triple-double and the Wings hold off the Fire 101-97

Jessica Shepard had 18 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Dallas Wings withstood a late rally by the Portland Fire for a 101-97 victory

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Available for Wednesday Samuelson (finger) is available for Wednesday's game against the Wings.

Impact Samuelson is set to return from a one-game absence and is no longer on the injury report. She's averaging 3.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per contest this season.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas visits Portland following Carleton's 22-point showing

Portland hosts the Dallas Wings after Bridget Carleton scored 22 points in the Portland Fire's 101-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Samuelson (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lynx.

Impact Samuelson was previously listed as doubtful and will be held out of Saturday's contest due to a left middle finger injury. Her next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Wings. Nyadiew Puoch and Teja Oblak are candidates for increased burn in Samuelson's stead.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Samuelson (finger) is doubtful for Saturday's game in Minnesota.

Impact Samuelson has been playing through the finger issue the past four games, but it appears she'll be hitting the sidelines Saturday. Nyadiew Puoch will have the opportunity for some extended run with Samuelson unavailable Saturday.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Samuelson (finger) is available for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The finger injury isn't new, though it still landed Samuelson back on the injury report ahead of this contest. The 31-year-old has hit the double-digit scoring mark just twice during the 2026 campaign. She also hasn't logged more than 19 minutes in a game.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Samuelson (finger) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Dream.

Impact Samuelson is in jeopardy of sitting out Saturday with a left middle finger injury. Nyadiew Puoch would likely play an expanded role in the event that Samuelson is unable to give it a go.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Thursday Samuelson (finger) is available for Thursday's game against the Aces.

Impact Samuelson will shed her questionable tag and return from a three-game stint on the inactive list with a finger injury. Over her last five appearances, she has averaged 4.6 points in 13.8 minutes per tilt.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Thursday Samuelson (finger) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Las Vegas.

Impact Samuelson has missed the Fire's last three regular-season contests. If Samuelson remains on the shelf for Thursday's meeting with the Aces, Frieda Buhner and Nyadiew Puoch could continue to receive more playing time.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Samuelson (finger) is listed as out for Saturday's game against Seattle.

Impact Samuelson missed the last two regular-season games due to a finger injury. With the 31-year-old sidelined again Saturday, her next chance to get back on the floor will come Thursday against the Aces. In the meantime, Frieda Buhner and Nyadiew Puoch could continue to see more minutes.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle hosts Portland after Leite's 32-point game

Portland plays the Seattle Storm after Carla Leite scored 32 points in the Fire's 124-123 overtime loss to the Washington Mystics

JULY 3 • Associated Press

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