Iliana Rupert

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?

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

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

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’

Golden State Valkyries players Veronica Burton, Kate Martin, Janelle Salaun, Temi Fagbenle and Iliana Rupert high-five each other after a game. They are standing roughly in a circle, wearing black uniforms with light purple numbers and white trim.

At present, the Valkyries are set up for the playoffs

By Michelle Smith / September 1, 2025

Golden State’s magic number – the combination of Golden State wins and Los Angeles losses to secure a playoff spot, the first in league history for an expansion team, sits at three.

Valkyries Forward Janelle Salaun looks out at the crowd. She is shown from the front with a large but out of focus crowd behind her.

How Janelle Salaün became a basketball star in 11 years

By Matthew Walter / August 30, 2025

Iliana Rupert: ‘She always had this killer mode, but now she’s efficient with it’

Golden State Valkyries center Iliana Rupert shoots a floater. She is shown from the front with a large but out-of-focus crowd behind her.

Iliana Rupert’s growth has been on full display with the Golden State Valkyries

By Matthew Walter / August 9, 2025

Rupert is scoring nearly 10 points per game this season after averaging less than 4 in her first two WNBA seasons

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton walks down the court. She is shown from the front with a large but out of focus crowd behind her.

‘We cannot replace KT’: How the Valkyries look to adjust without All-Star Kayla Thornton

By Matthew Walter / July 26, 2025

The Golden State Valkyries will need everyone else to step up after losing the heart and soul of their team to a season ending knee injury

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.

The Valkyries’ second half may finally be marked by stability

By Michelle Smith / July 21, 2025

The mission to become the first expansion team in league history is very much in play in Golden State.

A group of Valkyries players stand together on the court

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Welcome to the Valkyries Report

By The IX Basketball / July 14, 2025

On the first episode of the Valkyries Report, Matthew Walter and Marisa Ingemi discuss who’s fueling the Valkyries’ fast ascent and how