Tiffany Hayes - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

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

The Valkyries visit Minnesota to begin playoffs

The Minnesota Lynx host the Golden State Valkyries to begin the first round of the WNBA playoffs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play in regular-season finale Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's regular-season finale against the Lynx, Nathan Canilao of Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Hayes continues to deal with a knee injury and will be sidelined for an eighth consecutive game to close out the regular season. The Valkyries have qualified for the playoffs, but Hayes' status for the first round certainly appears to be in question given her continued absence to close out the regular season. If Hayes remains sidelined during the postseason, Kaila Charles and Kate Martin will likely continue to handle increased run.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Salaun leads Golden State against Minnesota after 22-point game

Golden State visits the Minnesota Lynx after Janelle Salaün scored 22 points in the Valkyries' 74-73 loss to the Seattle Storm

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Key Valkyries star has an uncertain future in the WNBA after surprise comeback Tiffany Hayes announced her retirement from the WNBA in December 2023 only to return months later. Does she have another season in San Franc...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Golden State visits Seattle after Ogwumike's 20-point performance

Seattle hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm's 84-76 loss to the New York Liberty

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State plays Minnesota, seeks 6th straight win

Golden State is looking to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against Minnesota

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Valkyries beat Wings 84-80 to become 1st expansion team to reach playoffs in inaugural season

The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season, with Janelle Salaun scoring 19 points in an 84-80 comeback victory against the...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Out another week Hayes (knee) is expected to miss at least another week of action, according to Posther Hoops.

Impact Hayes has missed the past four games for Golden State and now will likely miss at least three more. A potential return against the Lynx on Sept. 11 could be on the table, but that seems like wishful thinking. In response to this news, the Valkyries signed Elizabeth Kitley to a seven-day contract Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Liberty, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Hayes will miss her fourth consecutive game due to a left knee injury. Her next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Wings. With Hayes sidelined, Kaila Charles, Kate Martin and Carla Leite are candidates for a bump in minutes.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Fever, Matt Cohen of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Hayes will miss her third consecutive matchup due to a left knee injury, and her next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Liberty. With the veteran guard sidelined, Kaila Charles, Carla Leite and Kate Martin are all candidates for increased minutes.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leite comes off bench to score 19 points, five Valkyries reach double digits to beat Mystics 99-62

Carla Leite came off the bench to contribute 19 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Washington Mystics for a 99-62 win to snap a two-game home...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Hayes (knee/illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Washington, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Hayes will miss her second consecutive game due to a left knee injury and is also dealing with an illness. Her next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Fever. Kaila Charles and Kate Martin are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Hayes being sidelined -- especially if Carla Leite (ankle) is also ruled out.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Saturday Hayes (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mystics, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hayes has missed two of the past three games, but she practiced Thursday and could return to action Saturday. If she's cleared to suit up, it's possible Hayes' minutes are monitored. Carla Leite (ankle) is also questionable. If both guards are sidelined again, Kaila Charles and Kate Martin would be candidates for increased roles.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes will take center stage at inaugural Fashion Show Valkyries' Tiffany Hayes has transformed concrete tunnels in arenas into her own runway. Now, Golden State is taking it a (fashionable) step...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Sunday Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wings, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Hayes has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss her fourth game in August, but this is her first injury-related absence since Aug. 3. Carla Leite (ankle) has also been ruled out, joining Cecilia Zandalasini (calf). With all of the absences, Kate Martin, Kaila Charles and Kaitlyn Chen are candidates for increased roles against Dallas. Hayes' next chance to suit up will come next Saturday against Washington.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Hayes (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wings, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Hayes is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game due to a knee injury, which she sustained in Friday's loss to the Mercury. If the veteran guard is ultimately ruled out, Kate Martin, Kaila Charles and Kaitlyn Chen are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wings face the Valkyries on 4-game losing streak

Dallas aims to stop its four-game slide when the Dallas Wings play Golden State

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Alyssa Thomas secures her 6th triple-double of the season as Mercury beat Valkyries 81-72

Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high-tying 16 assists for her 17th career triple-double, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Golden State Valkyries 81-72

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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