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Although Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase was encouraged on Friday, the team still lost 84-67 to the Los Angeles Sparks. Following the game, it was a historic one for the franchise. This was its first game, not to mention the first game in front of their fanbase. Nakase explained via Kenzo Fukuda of […]

For six minutes in the third quarter of the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural WNBA game, Julie Vanloo had the superpowers of Stephen Curry coursing through her veins. With the Los Angeles Sparks taking control of the game, Vanloo drained three straight 3-pointers on consecutive possessions. It was a moment that electrified the sold-out Chase Center […]

While the Golden State Valkyries‘ 84-67 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks dampened the vibe of the team’s historic WNBA debut, head coach Natalie Nakase believes it wasn’t as negative as the 17-point margin of defeat indicates. The Valkyries were neck and neck with the Sparks for most of the night. Tiffany Hayes muscled her […]

The Golden State Valkyries made history in multiple ways during their inaugural game and home opener against the Los Angeles Sparks. The expansion franchise did everything possible to commemorate a night full of firsts and was rewarded with thunderous cheers from the electric San Francisco crowd, but nothing got the fans more hyped up than […]

The highly anticipated debut of the WNBA’s newest franchise is finally here. After finalizing their 12-player roster, the Golden State Valkyries kick off their inaugural WNBA season versus the Los Angeles Sparks. While several name recognizable players like Kaitlyn Chen and Laeticia Amihere did not make the final roster, Valkyries fans have plenty of players […]

The WNBA added a team this offseason with the addition of the Golden State Valkyries. The NBA’s Golden State Warriors own the expansion team. They are primed for a massive inaugural season in the Bay Area. The Warriors have dominated the NBA over the last 10 years, so bringing a new WNBA team to the […]

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s newest squad, has had to make the same difficult roster decisions ahead of its inaugural season as the other teams in the league. People are usually heartbroken every year over who gets left out of the lineups, but the Valkyries’ decisions have left an especially bad taste in fans’ […]

The Golden State Valkyries will play their first WNBA regular season game on Friday against the Los Angeles Sparks. Golden State joined the WNBA as an expansion team this offseason and has already assembled a frisky roster. One of their young stars is ready for the 2025 season to finally begin. Valkyries guard Kate Martin […]

Layshia Clarendon is set to make a powerful return to the WNBA, not on the court, but as a key member of the Golden State Valkyries’ broadcast team. The Valkyries announced Clarendon as a studio analyst for their highly anticipated inaugural 2025 season. This move marks a new chapter for the former All-Star guard, who […]

The Golden State Valkyries took the court for the first time this week during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Although the Valkyries will not officially begin the WNBA season until next week, this was the first opportunity for fans to see them play. And they etched their name in the WNBA history […]

With everyone wondering who will be the Golden State Valkyries’ standout player in their inaugural season in the WNBA, Laeticia Amihere made a strong case for herself in the team’s preseason debut versus Kelsey Plum and the Los Angeles Sparks. Coming off the bench, Amihere powered her way to 20 points in 19 minutes. She […]

While the Chase Center crowd was loud all night long for the Golden State Valkyries’ WNBA debut, the fans somehow got even louder when UConn’s national champion Kaitlyn Chen checked into the game, even though the team ultimately lost 83-82. It was an unbelievable sight for Paige Bueckers’ former teammate. Especially for a third-round draft […]

The long-awaited Golden State Valkyries debut has finally arrived. The WNBA’s newest franchise is opening the doors to Chase Center with a preseason matchup with the Los Angeles Sparks, and the buzz around the team is electrifying. Ahead of the Valkyries’ introduction to the Bay Area, Belgian National team player Julie Vanloo and reigning WNBA […]

The Golden State Valkyries made a shocking decision involving one of the players they selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft, that being guard Shyanne Sellers. Golden State made an announcement on Saturday that they waived Sellers, effectively cutting her from the team. They selected her with the 17th pick in the second round of this […]

The Golden State Valkyries opened their first-ever training camp Sunday, and it did not take long for the team to set a tone for the franchise’s identity. Guard Kate Martin, selected from the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA expansion draft, summed it up simply. “We’re killers,” Martin said, as reported by Kendra Andrews of […]

The Golden State Valkyries are finally starting to take shape. Golden State is the W’s latest expansion franchise and will play its inaugural season in 2025. The Valkyries built the foundation for their 2025 roster during the WNBA Expansion Draft back in December. Golden State added its first official rookie class last night during the […]

The Golden State Valkyries’ first-ever WNBA Draft is officially in the books, and it was one to remember. With three new rookies headed to the Bay Area, here are the grades for each of the Valkyries’ 2025 WNBA Draft picks. Justė Jocytė: A Surprise at No. 5 The Valkyries made a bold pick right from […]

The Golden State Valkyries are in a prime position to find a franchise cornerstone with the fifth pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. While reigning NCAA Champion Paige Bueckers will not be headed to the Bay Area, there are still many potential stars in this year’s draft class. In an interview with the SF Chronicle, […]

The WNBA is expanding as its popularity grows higher than it has ever been, and the league will add one team in 2025. The Golden State Valkyries will play their inaugural season this coming summer in the Bay Area and have already drafted their expansion team. The Valkyries’ roster isn’t quite complete despite the expansion […]

After a short waiting period, the Golden State Valkyries have officially signed restricted free agent Temi Fagbenle to a one-year deal, Noa Dalzell of SB Nation reports. The veteran center was a key rotation piece on the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever. She averaged 6.4 points and 4.7 rebounds in 22 games last season in Indiana. […]

While the Golden State Valkyries have yet to play a game in the WNBA, they are already at the top of the league in one category: ticket sales. The expansion team announced they are the first team in the WNBA to sell 10,000 season tickets. With the first preseason home game a little over a […]

When the Golden State Valkyries were awarded a WNBA franchise, owner Joe Lacob was pleased. However, many believe that because of the Golden State Warriors, the NBA counterpart, the Valkyries have that immediate title expectation. Despite the aspirations, Lacob made sure that people knew the foundation of the team for this year. “The rules are […]

Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes is unbothered by the lack of WNBA presence during this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend, citing the importance of preserving the uniqueness of the WNBA’s own showcase. “I think we’re doing a good job with our All-Star as well,” Hayes said, as reported by Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Gui Santos is confident the Bay Area will embrace the new WNBA team, the Golden State Valkyries, as the franchise prepares for its 2025 debut. Speaking during NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, Santos emphasized the community’s passion for basketball and the organization’s commitment to ensuring the Valkyries’ success. “They’re going to have […]

The Golden State Valkyries and guard Tiffany Hayes are reportedly in agreement on a contract in WNBA free agency, Kendra Andrews of ESPN reports. “The Valkyries are signing Tiffany Hayes, sources tell ESPN. Golden State had its eyes on Hayes for a while, league sources said. The Aces protected her during the expansion draft, but […]

The Golden State Valkyries will begin play this season with 2025 being their inaugural year in the WNBA. Fielding a competitive roster is going to be important for the Valkyries, and they did their part trying to make a splash during the WNBA free agency period. The Valkyries made a push for free agent guard […]

The Golden State Valkyries have agreed to a contract with former Atlanta Dream forward Monique Billings, securing her spot on the team for their inaugural WNBA season. Billings, 28, was selected by the Valkyries in the WNBA expansion draft from the Phoenix Mercury and will now officially join the roster as the franchise prepares for […]

The newest WNBA franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, are wasting no time establishing their identity ahead of their inaugural season. Recently drafted guard Kate Martin shared insights into her communication with Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin about the team’s style of play. “We want to shoot a lot of 3s, […]

As WNBA free agency opens up, Kelsey Plum is one of the top free agents on the market. However, the Golden State Valkyries could make a big splash and try to trade for the all-star guard. For Golden State, this is the inaugural season for the franchise. They completed their expansion draft but could look […]

The Golden State Valkyries began preparing for their inaugural season by participating in the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft. This allowed them to select players from all 12 WNBA teams, including the Phoenix Mercury. As a result, the Valkyries selected many players, including former Mercury forward Monique Billings. The UCLA basketball star has had an impactful […]

The Golden State Valkyries had their WNBA Expansion Draft on Friday night. The Valkyries were able to select a number of quality players such as former Indiana Fever center Temi Fagbenle and former Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin. Before the players were announced, however, Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase shared her strategy for the […]

The Golden State Valkyries finally have a roster for fans to dissect and debate about, as they selected 11 out of a maximum 12 players in the WNBA Expansion Draft. No established stars were obviously selected– teams could protect six players– but the league’s new franchise still managed to assemble an intriguing collection of young […]

The Golden State Valkyries selected 11 players in their WNBA Expansion Draft on Friday night. Temi Fagbenle was among the most notable players selected, while the Valkyries also drafted Kate Martin. Martin joined ESPN after the draft to share her immediate reaction to joining the WNBA expansion team, via espnW. “I’m really excited,” Martin said. […]

The Indiana Fever surprisingly did not protect center Temi Fagbenle ahead of the Golden State Valkyries’ WNBA Expansion Draft. Fagbenle was ultimately selected by the Valkyries in the draft, giving Golden State a reliable veteran. Fagbenle, 32, played in the WNBA from 2017-2019 before returning to the league for the 2024 season. She previously played […]

The Golden State Valkyries are selecting their team for their inaugural season in 2025 on Friday and a couple of selections have already been revealed. The Valkyries are going to add former Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin and former New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton to the team next season, according to Sabreena Merchant […]

Expansion drafts were commonplace in basketball in the 20th century as the NBA was growing in size. Now, as popularity of the WNBA is at an all time high, the league is rapidly growing, and that includes adding more teams into the fold. The newest team to join the WNBA is the Golden State Valkyries, […]

With the WNBA expansion draft only weeks away, the league is prepared to add the Golden State Valkyries. However, each team can have players stripped away at any moment. For the Phoenix Mercury, they should look to preserve two players; Kahleah Copper and Natasha Cloud. For starters, Copper had a career year with the Mercury. […]

When the 2025 WNBA season tips-off, there will be a new expansion team in the Golden State Valkyries. It’s the first expansion team in the league since the Atlanta Dream in 2008. With the addition of the Valkyries will come an expansion draft. The Los Angeles Sparks, and every other team in the league, will […]

The WNBA will expand to 13 teams for the 2025 season, welcoming the expansion franchise Golden State Valkyries. Golden State has a lot of work to do before next season to field a team, and that all start with choosing a head coach. The team made a historic announcement on Thursday about who will lead […]