Carla Leite

Kayla Thornton of the Golden State Valkyries drives past former teammate Sabrina Ionescu.

Valkyries have to defy expectations again following EuroBasket exodus

By Michelle Smith / June 12, 2025

Golden State hopes to continue recent success despite player absences

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton runs back after making a 3-pointer. She is shown from the front and a packed crowd cheers behind her.

How Veronica Burton’s journey has led to her breakout season for the Golden State Valkyries

By Matthew Walter / June 8, 2025

Burton’s life has taken her from Massachusetts to San Francisco, but it’s been every stop in between that has allowed her to thrive with the Golden State Valkyries

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton dribbles up the court with her left hand.

Seven things we’ve learned about the Golden State Valkyries through three games

By Michelle Smith / May 26, 2025

Early in their debut season, there are some promising patterns, but reality checks await

A view of the practice court at the Golden State Valkyries practice facility in Oakland, CA

2025 WNBA season preview: Golden State Valkyries

By Michelle Smith / May 6, 2025

Monique Billings: ‘I definitely see culture forming’

France's Carla Leite shoots a right-handed jump shot as a Lithuania defender attempts to contest it with one hand.

Dallas Wings lose French guard Carla Leite in expansion draft

By Arie Graham / December 9, 2024

Dallas decided not to protect an international talent who has yet to play in the WNBA

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

How the Golden State Valkyries started their franchise with the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft

By Matthew Walter / December 7, 2024

General manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘This fan base is so hungry for these players to don the uniforms … and to win’

Ohio State's Jacy Sheldon puts up a shot against UCLA

‘She speaks the game’: Wings pick dynamic guard Jacy Sheldon at No. 5

By Arie Graham / April 16, 2024

By drafting Sheldon, the Wings add depth and versatility to their guard rotation

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds the ball in a wide stance and looks up during a game. The text "Final WNBA Draft Big Board" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Big Board

By The Next / April 13, 2024

The 2024 WNBA Draft will be stronger at the top than 2023, our draft experts say

A collage of four pictures of 2024 WNBA draft prospects: top left, Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark looks down in thought; top right, Stanford center Cameron Brink smiles while looking down; bottom left, UConn center Aaliyah Edwards celebrates during a game; bottom right, Angers combo guard Leïla Lacan looks ahead while crouched over to dribble forward.

Who’s Next — The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Board v2.0

By Emily Adler / April 8, 2024

In-depth scouting reports on every potential major contributor

French guard Carla Leite is one of several international prospects to know for the 2024 WNBA Draft. (Photo credit: @tgbbasket on X, formerly known as Twitter)

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Top international prospects for the 2024 WNBA Draft

By The Next / March 24, 2024

Our WNBA Draft experts break down four intriguing players from overseas