Twice this year, the Dallas Wings told Kaila Charles she wasn’t good enough to keep a roster spot.

Her WNBA journey looked about finished for the 2025 season until the Valkyries gave her an opportunity just after the All-Star break after a plethora of injuries left the expansion team shorthanded. Now, the Valkyries can’t imagine a rotation without her.

Following three hardship contracts, the Valkyries guaranteed the 27-year-old shooting guard’s contract for the rest of the season.

On Sunday, she had her best game of the season as she locked up former teammate and rookie of the year candidate Paige Bueckers while tying a career-high 16 points in a 90-81 win over the Wings.

“I think it was a full circle moment,” Charles said after Sunday’s win. “I started the season here, and to be cut w

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