Natalie Nakase

Washington Mystics guard Lucy Olsen jumps in the air and is about to shoot a left-handed layup. None of her teammates or the New York Liberty defense have caught up to her, and only two seconds have come off the shot clock.

The Washington Mystics want to play fast on offense. Is it working?

By Jenn Hatfield / June 14, 2025

Here’s what the data shows, 10 games into the Sydney Johnson era

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

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.

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

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase coaches her team in their WNBA debut game at Chase Center.

Nakase absorbs all parts of the Valkyries’ very big day

By Michelle Smith / May 17, 2025

Golden State’s 17-point loss is beside the point for a sellout opening-night crowd, but not for the head coach, who knows her team has work to do

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

Justė Jocytė shooting free throws during a game in the 2024-25 season (Photo credit: @ASVEL_Feminin on X/Twitter)

Golden State Valkyries get the player they wanted in Jocyté at No. 5

By Michelle Smith / April 15, 2025

The seemingly out-of-left-field pick was anything but for the Valkyries front office in the first WNBA draft.