Monique Billings

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’

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

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

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert poses with two Valkyries' draft picks during the 2025 WNBA Draft

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The first Golden State draft

By The IX Basketball / April 16, 2025

Natalie Heavren and Michelle Smith discuss the strengths of the Valkyries’ three draft picks and what they can bring to the new team

Hosts sit at chairs on an episode of Bracket Breakdown

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Texas vs. South Carolina predictions

By The IX Basketball / April 2, 2025

Megdal: ‘With Madison Booker, in this moment, we have the chance to see someone build a legacy’

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) dribbles the ball while Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) defends her

Brittney Griner out, Alyssa Thomas in — what does it mean for the Phoenix Mercury?

By Tia Reid / January 29, 2025

The Phoenix Mercury add a perennial MVP candidate in Alyssa Thomas, but lose Brittney Griner, one of the faces of the franchise, to the Atlanta Dream

Phoenix Mercury forward Monique Billings slides her feet to defend Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who is trying to drive the ball with her left hand.

What does Monique Billings’ expansion draft selection mean for the Phoenix Mercury?

By Tia Reid / December 7, 2024

Golden State general manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘She’s your professional vet’