Golden State Valkyries

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

A game photo from the 2024 WNBA Finals between the Lynx and Liberty is the featured photo for the Locked on WBB podcast episode titled "Preseason predictions"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The Next’s 2025 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By The Next / May 16, 2025

Who are this season’s projected top players and teams?

Phoenix Mercury big wing Alyssa Thomas smiles while jogging towards teammate Satou Sabally, who is seen from behind, as both hold out their hands to dap each other up.

The Next’s 2025 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 16, 2025

MVP, Rookie of the Year, and off-the-wall questions asked and answered

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’