Golden State Valkyries

The WNBA logo is seen on the court at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sept. 25, 2024 ahead of a WNBA playoff matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun.

The WNBA’s bubble season reverberates five years later

By Michelle Smith / June 15, 2025

It can be argued that what we are all experiencing now in the WNBA, the national exposure, the television ratings, the sponsors, the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, the expansion of the league in Golden State and the preparation for a game-changing collective bargaining agreement – none of it happens if the league can’t pull off a season in isolation in Florida in 2020.

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

A thumbnail for the Locked On Women's Basketball Podcast episode, titled across the bottom in white text on an orange background reading "EuroBasket's impact on the Valkyries " below an image of Valkyries forward Temi Fagbenle attempting to shoot as her shot is blocked by a defender from behind.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: How EuroBasket will impact the Valkyries

By The Next / June 6, 2025

Why EuroBasket will lead to a very difficult month for the Golden State Valkyries

Caitlin Clark during a Fever game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Clark is injured, but no need to panic

By The Next / May 28, 2025

Powell: ‘So many players go through injuries, this was inevitable’

Kayla Thornton looks emotionally at her championship ring while Jonquel Jones holds Thornton and smiles.

Inside the Liberty’s emotional reunion with Kayla Thornton and Ohemaa Nyanin

By Jackie Powell / May 28, 2025

Thornton and Valkyries GM Nyanin received rings to commemorate their contributions to the Liberty franchise.

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

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase gestures during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks.

In just two games, the Golden State Valkyries are already showing who they could become

By Matthew Walter / May 22, 2025

Golden State already have their first ever win, but there’s still plenty to work on

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase coaches her team in their WNBA debut game at Chase Center.

Nakase absorbs all parts of the Valkyries’ very big day

By Michelle Smith / May 17, 2025

Golden State’s 17-point loss is beside the point for a sellout opening-night crowd, but not for the head coach, who knows her team has work to do

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’