Carla Leite
The Valkyries’ margin for error in this playoff series is razor-thin, but they’ve defied assumptions all season long
Natalie Nakase: ‘We’ve written it our way’
Iliana Rupert: ‘She always had this killer mode, but now she’s efficient with it’
Rupert is scoring nearly 10 points per game this season after averaging less than 4 in her first two WNBA seasons
Plus, a look at Carla Leite’s struggles from three for Golden State
Dunn: ‘That community wanted a team, and that makes a huge difference’
Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…
Golden State hopes to continue recent success despite player absences
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
Early in their debut season, there are some promising patterns, but reality checks await
