Julie Vanloo

Kelsey Plum celebrates with her Sparks teammates, who raise their hands up as she wraps a towel around her shoulders.

The Sparks’ 2025 playoff dreams were slashed, but the season was still a success

By Cameron Ruby / September 19, 2025

Roberts: “We didn’t finish with the ultimate goal, but I’m proud of the improvement and the way these guys battled all season”

Two players wearing white uniforms battle for the ball on the court under a basket.

Defense is a challenge for the Sparks. Can Cameron Brink and Latricia Trammell help?

By Cameron Ruby / August 15, 2025

Trammel: ‘We’re trying just to be as aggressive as we possibly can’

Julie Vanloo high fives Julie Allemand as they check in for the Los Angeles Sparks against the Connecticut Sun.

How ‘Julie squared’ is making a big impact for the Sparks

By Cameron Ruby / July 26, 2025

Roberts: ‘They’ve played together for years, […] so that chemistry, both on and off the court, is noticeable’

Head coach Rachid Meziane stands on the sidelines in a black suit during a game

How patience and hard work are guiding Rachid Meziane’s first season as head coach of the Sun

By Deyscha Smith / July 15, 2025

Meziane: ‘I would like to teach my players and my team to believe in a team-first mentality’

Golden State Valkyries players Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini huddle up in the paint during a break in play. A tightly packed crowd fills the seats of an arena in the background.

WNBA Notes: Which teams already regret their choices for the Valkyries expansion draft?

By Emily Adler / July 6, 2025

Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…

Golden State's Temi Fagbenle celebrates a big win over Seattle with teammates Veronica Burton and Kate Martin

‘Not enough roster spots’: Valkyries head coach laments Golden State’s difficult cuts

By Michelle Smith / July 1, 2025

Vanloo, Bibby and Hall released as Salaûn and Zandalasini return from Eurobasket

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

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