Golden State Valkyries

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 IX Basketball / 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’

The Golden State Valkyries huddle after their second day of training camp.

Valkyries training camp notebook: How the first ever week of camp looked for the WNBA’s newest franchise

By Matthew Walter / May 4, 2025

Golden State are marching towards inaugural season tip-off

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert poses with two Valkyries' draft picks during the 2025 WNBA Draft

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The first Golden State draft

By The IX Basketball / April 16, 2025

Natalie Heavren and Michelle Smith discuss the strengths of the Valkyries’ three draft picks and what they can bring to the new team

Justė Jocytė shooting free throws during a game in the 2024-25 season (Photo credit: @ASVEL_Feminin on X/Twitter)

Golden State Valkyries get the player they wanted in Jocyté at No. 5

By Michelle Smith / April 15, 2025

The seemingly out-of-left-field pick was anything but for the Valkyries front office in the first WNBA draft.

Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin sits in the audience of a press release during her time with the New York Liberty.

Golden State Valkyries ‘poised and ready’ for their first WNBA Draft

By Michelle Smith / April 13, 2025

Golden State has the No. 5, No. 17 and No. 30 picks on Monday.