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A basketball player stands on the court with her hand held out. She is wearing a white uniform and has a black protective guard on her right arm and left leg.

Unrivaled announces rosters and development pool

By Stephanie Kaloi / November 5, 2025

The league also introduces two new teams, Breeze BC and Hive BC

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase embraces guard Veronica Burton following the Valkyries season-ending loss to Minnesota in the WNBA playoffs.

Valkyries finish with guts, grit and a roaring crowd

By Michelle Smith / September 18, 2025

Natalie Nakase: ‘We were the first to do this’

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 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 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.

Why resilience is the Golden State Valkyries’ superpower

By Michelle Smith / August 16, 2025

At first, the Valkyries were ‘killers.’ Now, they’re something even more effective

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 players cheer from the bench in the team's win over Indiana on July 9, 2025.

Golden State Valkyries aren’t just laying a path — they’re blazing one

By Michelle Smith / July 11, 2025

Dunn: ‘That community wanted a team, and that makes a huge difference’

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’