Golden State Valkyries

Cal head coach Charmin Smith embraces sophomore Lulu Twidale at the end of the Bears' first-round NCAA game against Mississippi State in Los Angeles.

Cal modeling after the Golden State Valkyries in Year 2 in the ACC

By Michelle Smith / October 25, 2025

The Bears have veteran leadership in Lulu Twidale and fresh star power in Puff Morris to lead them back to the NCAA Tournament.

Members of the New York Liberty walk away down the court, including Marine Johannès, Jonquel Jones, Kennedy Burke, Sabrina Ionescu, and Natasha Cloud, toward Breanna Stewart who has a towel around her neck. The Liberty coaching staff waits in the background, in front of an out-of-focus packed crowd.

WNBA Notes: Let’s talk about the future, with New York, Golden State and more

By Emily Adler / September 20, 2025

Four more teams have concluded their 2025 season, so it is time to check in on their outlooks moving forward

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase embraces guard Veronica Burton following the Valkyries season-ending loss to Minnesota in the WNBA playoffs.

Valkyries finish with guts, grit and a roaring crowd

By Michelle Smith / September 18, 2025

Natalie Nakase: ‘We were the first to do this’

Valkyries guard Veronica Burton and forwards Janelle Salaun and Monique Billings sit on the bench. They are shown from the front with people in the backgroud.

Where did the regular-season Golden State Valkyries go?

By Matthew Walter / September 15, 2025

And how can they return in time for Game 2?

Lynx players in their black jerseys with green trim huddle up with their arms raised

Minnesota’s path to a championship includes a worthy first-round opponent

By Terry Horstman / September 14, 2025

Kayla McBride: ‘We know how hard it is, and we have a lot of belief in one another’

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton screams excitedly. Her arms are extended to the side, with both palms turned upward.

Why it’s dangerous to assume Golden State Valkyries can’t compete with Minnesota Lynx

By Michelle Smith / September 13, 2025

The Valkyries’ margin for error in this playoff series is razor-thin, but they’ve defied assumptions all season long

Napheesa Collier wears a black Minnesota Lynx uniform and waves a white towel in the air

Napheesa Collier’s history-making 50/40/90 was part of the plan all along

By Terry Horstman / September 12, 2025

Collier: ‘It’s a goal that Cheryl gave me in the beginning of the year.’

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase smiles as she coaches her team. She is shown from the front with a large crowd behind her.

How Natalie Nakase and her staff have driven the Golden State Valkyries’ unprecedented success

By Matthew Walter / September 8, 2025

The Valkyries are the first WNBA expansion team to make the playoffs in their first season

Members of the Minnesota Lynx line up in rows and dance the electric slide to celebrate a victory. Courtney Williams stands front and center wearing sunglasses, with Kayla McBride to her right and Napheesa Collier to her left. Bridget Carleton and Alanna Smith stand behind them, while Diamond Miller, Maria Kliundikova and the mascot Prowl are in the back line. A packed arena crowd claps along behind them.

WNBA Notes: Previewing probable playoff matchups

By Emily Adler / September 6, 2025

Breaking down the projected first-round matchups, from most likely to only slightly less likely to be a blowout

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton and guard Carla Leite and other players celebrate a big play. They are shown from the front.

How the Golden State Valkyries became the first-ever WNBA expansion team to make the playoffs

By Matthew Walter / September 5, 2025

Natalie Nakase: ‘We’ve written it our way’