Kayla Thornton

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

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.

Kennedy Burke drives with the basketball wit her head up while Rebecca Allen guards her.

Why much more is expected of Kennedy Burke in her second year with the Liberty

By Jackie Powell / May 23, 2025

Burke’s expanded role reflects the coaching staff’s trust in her and her own growing confidence

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 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

The Chase Center scoreboard displays All-Star weekend graphics on Saturday, February 15

NBA All-Star weekend was a miss for WNBA, Valkyries

By Michelle Smith / February 17, 2025

In just three months, the WNBA’s first expansion team in 17 years will tip-off at the Chase Center in San Francisco and it was not nearly as apparent as it could have been at NBA All-Star weekend

Nyara Sabally stands in front of the Lerner Children's Pavilion

Nyara Sabally takes pride in her perseverance during hospital visit

By Jackie Powell / December 18, 2024

Sabally talks about her offseason and the possibility of recruiting her sister Satou to come play in New York