TIFFANY HAYES NEWS

Exits game after collision Hayes (undisclosed) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Friday's game against the Mercury, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Hayes collided with Kahleah Copper at the 7:17 mark of the third quarter and exited to the locker room, while Copper was able to shake it off and remain on the court. If the veteran guard is unable to return Friday, bench contributors Carla Leite and Kaila Charles could be in line for extended minutes.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Friday Hayes (rest) will be available for Friday's game against the Mercury, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Hayes was held out of Tuesday's matchup for rest purposes, but she's expected to be a full go for Friday. The veteran guard has scored in double digits in four of her last six appearances, averaging 11.7 points to go along with 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 29.8 minutes.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kahleah Copper scores 25 points as Mercury come from behind to beat Valkyries 98-91

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points, Satou Sabally scored 10 of her 17 points after halftime, and the Phoenix Mercury came back to beat the short-handed Golden State Valkyries 98-91

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Valkyries' Zandalasini, Hayes scratched minutes before Tuesday's game vs. Mercury Valkyries were dealt a big blow as Cecilia Zandalasini, Tiffany Hayes were scratched minutes before Tuesday’s game vs. Phoenix Mercury

AUGUST 20 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Ruled out for rest Hayes (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Mercury, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Hayes, who was notably missing from the starting lineup, will sit Tuesday for rest. The veteran guard is coming off a rough outing Sunday, when she managed just four points on 11.1 percent shooting.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bench Tuesday Hayes won't start in Tuesday's game against the Mercury, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Carla Leite will join the starting five on Tuesday, pushing Hayes to the bench for just the third time this season. Over her last five appearances, the veteran guard has averaged 11.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 38.3 percent from the field across 29.8 minutes per game.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Burton and the Valkyries host conference foe Phoenix

The Valkyries will host conference opponent Phoenix

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Struggles mightily with shot Hayes finished with four points (1-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists and two steals across 28 minutes in Sunday's 79-63 loss against the Dream.

Impact Hayes has missed more field-goal attempts than she has made in six of the past seven games, shooting a dismal 37.2 percent (22-59 FG). She is averaging just 11.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 steals with 1.2 three-pointers per game across the past five contests.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to produce rebounds Hayes recorded 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 90-59 win over the Sky.

Impact Hayes has picked up the pace lately, going for at least five rebounds in five consecutive games. She had just five or more rebounds four times in her first 19 games. In August, Hayes is averaging 13.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per game in five appearances.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Howard leads Atlanta against Golden State after 21-point game

Atlanta faces the Golden State Valkyries after Rhyne Howard scored 21 points in the Dream's 80-78 loss to the Seattle Storm

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Zandalasini scores career-high 20, Valkyries beat Sky 90-59 for 4th straight win

Cecilia Zandalasini scored a career-high 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, and the expansion Golden State Valkyries beat the Chicago Sky 90-59 on Friday night for their franchise-reco...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Snags six rebounds in road win Hayes logged 14 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 88-83 win over the Mystics.

Impact Hayes didn't shoot particularly well, but she ended up with a strong point total thanks to solid work at the free-throw line. She also grabbed the six boards, and that's where she has really picked up the pace lately. In the past four games, Hayes is averaging 13.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in August. She has at least five rebounds in all four games in the month.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago hosts Golden State following Burton's 30-point showing

Golden State visits the Chicago Sky after Veronica Burton scored 30 points in the Valkyries' 88-83 win over the Washington Mystics

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Burton scores career-high 30, Valkyries hit franchise-record 15 3s in 88-83 win over Mystics

Veronica Burton hit six 3-pointers and scored 30 points, Cecilia Zandalasini also made six 3s and finished with 20 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Washington Mystic...

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Tiffany Hayes moves up exclusive list in Golden State win on Monday | Sporting News Passing a legend along the way.

AUGUST 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each score 17 points as the Valkyries beat the Sun 74-57

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16 and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 74-57

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Drops 17 points in win Hayes contributed 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes in Monday's 74-57 win over the Sun.

Impact Hayes tied the game-high mark in scoring, posting 17-plus points for the fifth time in 22 regular-season appearances. The veteran guard also knocked down multiple triples at an efficient clip after shooting 0-for-6 from downtown in her previous two outings. Over three appearances since returning from a two-game absence due to a left leg injury, Hayes has averaged 13.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 30.3 minutes per game.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out six assists in win Hayes produced eight points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 72-59 victory over the Sparks.

Impact Hayes struggled from three-point range but still delivered a fairly well-rounded performance. The veteran guard recorded a game- and season-high mark in assists and has now dished out at least four in three of her last five appearances. During that span, she has averaged 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists across 26.4 minutes per game.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Just misses double-double Hayes had 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 78-72 loss to the Aces.

Impact Hayes (leg) was able to return after a two-game absence due to a leg injury. She has scored at least 14 points in five of her past eight games, but her scoring has been a bit erratic lately. This is also the first time this season Hayes has failed to record a made three-pointer in two consecutive games.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 27 points in the Aces' 78-72 victory over the Valkyries

A’ja Wilson scored 27 points, Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd each added 14 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 78-72 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Cleared to return Hayes (leg) will play and start in Wednesday's game against Las Vegas.

Impact Hayes will return from a two-game absence due to a left leg injury to start Wednesday's contest. In 17 starts this season, Hayes is averaging 12.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists across 26.0 minutes.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Hayes (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Aces, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Hayes is in jeopardy of missing her third consecutive matchup due to a left leg injury. Kate Martin and Carla Leite are candidates for an uptick in minutes if Hayes remains on the shelf against Las Vegas.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hayes (leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Aces, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact The veteran guard will miss her second consecutive game due to a left leg injury, and her next chance to suit up will come in Wednesday's rematch against the Aces. Kate Martin and Carla Leite will likely see an uptick in playing time with both Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini (foot) sidelined.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State faces Las Vegas on 3-game win streak

Golden State aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Valkyries take on Las Vegas

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press