Carla Leite

Grading the Fire’s WNBA expansion draft picks

Apr 10, 2026 @ 9:13pm

The Portland Fire entered the 2026 WNBA expansion draft with a challenge every new franchise faces: Build a roster from scratch while still establishing a clear identity. Expansion drafts rarely produce instant contenders, so the real goal is to find players who can contribute immediately while also leaving room for long-term growth. Portland’s selections reflected […] The post Grading the Fire’s WNBA expansion draft picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Valkyries lose promising young guard to Portland in WNBA Expansion Draft

Apr 3, 2026 @ 6:53pm

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SAN FRANCISCO– With the loaded WNBA offseason underway, the Golden State Valkyries have taken an expected hit to their depth after the 2026 Expansion Draft between the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. The Valkyries will lose 21-year-old guard Carla Leite to the Fire after a promising season with the team last season. Leite played 37 […] The post Valkyries lose promising young guard to Portland in WNBA Expansion Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.