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Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) talks to teammates after defeating the Indiana Fever at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Kayla Thornton’s new role as go-to player for Valkyries leads to an All-Star nod

By Michelle Smith / July 6, 2025

The 32-year-old forward has seized the opportunity with Golden State and become a first-time All-Star

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…

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’

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) talks to teammates after defeating the Indiana Fever at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Golden State’s collective star power won the night against Caitlin Clark

By Michelle Smith / June 20, 2025

Valkyries move to 6-6 with the win

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 IX Basketball / 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