Tiffany Hayes - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Muted output Thursday Hayes closed Thursday's 90-88 victory over the Fever with one rebound in five minutes.

Impact Hayes logged a mere five minutes Thursday -- her second fewest of the year -- as he lost playing time to Juste Jocyte in the backcourt. The veteran guard has averaged 7.6 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per contest over five games this season, and she's played at least 20 minutes just one time so far.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Burton, Williams lead the way as Valkyries hold off Clark, Fever in 90-88 win

Veronica Burton had 25 points, six rebounds and a career-best five blocked shots, Gabby Williams added 19 points, six rebounds and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tiffany Hayes Brushes Off Caitlin Clark Exchange Before Fever-Valkyries Rematch Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes addressed her verbal exchange with Caitlin Clark before facing the Indiana Fever on May 28.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Sheryl Swoopes' Caitlin Clark-Tiffany Hayes 'Chirping' Take Comes With 1 Caveat WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes weighed in on Caitlin Clark and Tiffany Hayes' budding rivalry before the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyrie...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Valkyries Guard Tiffany Hayes Caught in Hot Mic Moment After Caitlin Clark Clash Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes seemed to express frustration about Caitlin Clark after the two had a brief skirmish on May 22.

MAY 23 • SI.COM

Leads team in scoring Friday Hayes finished with 19 points (7-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Friday's 90-82 loss to Indiana.

Impact Hayes combined for only 10 points in her two appearances leading up to Friday's game. However, despite the Valkyries failing to win their second consecutive contest, she shined by finishing with a team-high 19 points from the bench. The 36-year-old averaged 11.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocks over 26.9 minutes in her first season with Golden State in 2025 (26 regular-season games). While Hayes isn't as productive as she once was, she should provide valuable minutes for her team moving ahead regardless of her role, assuming she can stay healthy.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Caitlin Clark scores 22 points in return from 1-game absence as Fever beat Valkyries 90-82

Caitlin Clark had 22 points and nine assists in her return after missing a game with a back injury, Aliyah Boston had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Indiana Fever beat the Gold...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Hayes (finger) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Liberty.

Impact Hayes' practice session on Sunday was cut short after she appeared to aggravate her left pinky finger injury, but this won't be something that impacts her status for Thursday's game. Hayes has logged a total of four minutes off the Valkries bench this season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

New York takes on Golden State following Stewart's 22-point game

New York hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Breanna Stewart scored 22 points in the New York Liberty's 100-82 win over the Portland Fire

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Appears to aggravate injury Hayes went to the locker room with trainers after appearing to aggravate a left pinky injury during Sunday's practice, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Hayes has missed the Valkyries' last two games due to a dislocated left pinky, and it looked like she stubbed that same pinky on a ball during Sunday's practice. Golden State does not play until Thursday against New York, so the Valkyries should have an update on Hayes' injury once she undergoes further tests.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Hayes (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Sky, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Hayes will miss a second straight game due to a left pinky finger injury, and her next opportunity to play will come May 21 against the Liberty. With the veteran guard sidelined, Kaila Charles and Kaitlyn Chen are candidates for increased playing time.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Janelle Salaun scores 21 points off the bench and Valkyries beat Mercury 95-79 to win home opener

Janelle Salaun scored 21 points off the bench, Gabby Williams contributed 19 points and five rebounds in her home debut for Golden State after the All-Star forward signed last mont...

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Hayes (finger) is out for Sunday's game versus the Mercury, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.

Impact Hayes injured her left pinky finger during Friday's win over the Storm, and now she will miss Sunday's game. For now, Hayes should be considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Sky.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Janelle Salaun's 20 points, 5 3-pointers lead the Valkyries past the Storm 91-80 in season opener

Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, Veronica Burton had 16 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 91...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Won't return Friday Hayes (finger) won''t return to Friday's game against Seattle, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Hayes didn't last long in this contest, logging only four minutes before exiting because of a left pinky injury. She would go on to finish the night with one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist. The 36-year-old, who signed with the Valkyries in April, will presumably undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, so she should at least be considered questionable heading into Sunday's meeting with Phoenix. If she doesn't suit up for that game, Kaila Charles could be looking at more minutes.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries star's free agency decision was an easy one to make — for now Tiffany Hayes' $600,000 deal with the Golden State Valkyries is good news for fans and the team, but it's not clear how long she'll be there...

APRIL 22 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Back with Golden State Hayes and the Valkyries agreed to terms on a one-year contract Saturday, WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland reports.

Impact Hayes started in 24 of 26 regular-season games for the Valkyries in 2025, averaging 11.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 threes over 26.9 minutes per game. She missed the final seve games of the regular season and each of the Valkyries' three playoff games against the Lynx due to a knee injury, but she progressed enough in her recovery to play in the Unrivaled league with the Phantom Basketball Club. Hayes figures to start alongside Veronica Burton in Golden State's backcourt, though the former will be pushed for her starting role and playing, with both Kaila Charles and Cecilia Zandalasini being the main competitors.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unrivaled championship game: Time, details, how to watch the title contest

The 3-on-3 league Unrivaled will have its championship game on Wednesday night with co-founder Breanna Stewart’s Mist squad facing Kelsey Plum’s Phantom BC team

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Active for start of Unrivaled Hayes (knee) has been available for the start of the 2026 Unrivaled season, averaging 10.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per game over her first three appearances with th...

Impact Hayes missed the final eight games of the WNBA regular season for the Valkyries in 2025 due to a knee injury, and she was also unavailable for both of the team's postseason matchups against Minnesota. Although she was a late addition to the Unrivaled player pool since Satou Sabally (concussion) is unavailable, Hayes' return to action suggests that she's healthy. Hayes will be an unrestricted free agent in the WNBA ahead of the 2026 season. While she'll presumably draw interest from around the league, it's not yet clear whether the 36-year-old will elect to continue her playing career since she had announced her retirement following the 2023 season before ultimately joining the Aces in 2024 and the Valkyries in 2025.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries favorite's risky expansion team decision is a lesson to W vets Tiffany Hayes had briefly retired from the WNBA before she joined the Aces and the Valkyries, a decision that has proven to be the right one...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Ruled out for Wednesday Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Lynx, Matt Cohen of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Hayes will miss her 10th consecutive game due to a left knee injury. If the Valkyries are able to stave off elimination in Game 2 on Wednesday, the veteran guard's next chance to suit up will come in Friday's Game 3 at Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collier, Lynx to face the Valkyries

Minnesota will travel to play the Golden State Valkyries

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Game 1 Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lynx, Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Hayes' streak of missed games will carry over into the playoffs, as she continues to deal with a knee injury. The next opportunity for her to return to the floor will be Wednesday for Game 2 in San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through practice Hayes practiced with the team Saturday ahead of Game 1 against the Lynx on Sunday, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hayes hasn't played a game since Aug. 22 against the Mercury. She might be trending toward making a return to the floor for the first-round series against Minnesota after an eight-game absence. If she's ruled out for Game 1, Golden State will likely continue to turn to Kaila Charles and Kate Martin.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Valkyries made WNBA history and won over fans in just one season

The playoff-bound Golden State Valkyries have captivated their target audience to be sure, and then some

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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