Janelle Salaun

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball. She is shown from the front, and a packed but out-of-focus crowd is in the background behind her.

Kate Martin’s growth with the Golden State Valkyries: Confidence and ball screens

By Matthew Walter / July 7, 2025

Martin: ‘I think just being more comfortable out there, letting the game come to me’

Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle congratulates guard Veronica Burton after Burton made a 3-pointer. Burton's eyes are closed and her head is tilted up toward the ceiling, and Fagbenle extends her arms toward Burton.

As key players return from EuroBasket, Golden State Valkyries face tough roster shuffle

By Michelle Smith / June 26, 2025

As EuroBasket ends, Golden State will face some difficult roster decisions

Valkyries forward Laeticia Amihere leaps and grabs for a rebound against the Connecticut Sun.

How Laeticia Amihere is proving her worth to the Valkyries

By Michelle Smith / June 23, 2025

Amihere: ‘Now I’m coming back, and it is my time’

Close-up photos of two basketball players mid-game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Early All-Rookie team picks

By The IX Basketball / June 21, 2025

Adler: ‘This is the deepest rookie class we have seen in a long time’

A graphic showing side-by-side close-up photos of Dallas Wings guard/forward DiJonai Carrington and Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün. The text "2021 WNBA re-draft" and "Carrington at No. 1?" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Redrafting the 2021 WNBA Draft

By The IX Basketball / June 14, 2025

For this exercise, Charli Collier is out as the No. 1 overall pick. Who’s in?

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 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

Belgium guard Julie Vanloo attempts a right-handed layup as Australia guard Jade Melbourne reaches across Vanloo's body from behind to try to block it.

Golden State Valkyries will go global for their first identity

By Michelle Smith / February 8, 2025

Even the most salary cap space in the WNBA hasn’t been enough of an enticement for top free agents