Stephanie Talbot

A group of Las Vegas Aces players including A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Aaliyah Nye gather in the paint while Wilson helps pick NaLyssa Smith pick herself up off the ground. A referee stands next to them looking on, while a pair of Minnesota Lynx players are talking to each other behind the group. Packed arena stands are out of focus in the background.

WNBA Notes: Aces riding high, Storm facing offseason decision

By Emily Adler / August 23, 2025

Our regular look around the WNBA breaks down the Aces’ historic hot streak, what Domnique Malonga means for Seattle’s future, and more

Emma Meeseman smiles while moving her left arm toward her head.

Liberty snag Emma Meesseman and add wing depth with Stephanie Talbot

By Jackie Powell / July 21, 2025

Liberty will add Emma Meesseman and have signed Stephanie Talbot to remake their roster in the second half of the WNBA season

A group of Valkyries players stand together on the court

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Welcome to the Valkyries Report

By The IX Basketball / July 14, 2025

On the first episode of the Valkyries Report, Matthew Walter and Marisa Ingemi discuss who’s fueling the Valkyries’ fast ascent and how

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…

Stephanie Talbot passes the ball in the Seattle Storm's 97-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx, May 6, 2022, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash.

Steph Talbot re-signs with Adelaide Lightning in WNBL

By Lukas Petridis / June 28, 2025

The veteran wing re-signs with the Adelaide Lightning following change in ownership.

Golden State Valkyries forward Chloe Bibby shoots over Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston. She is shown from the front and a packed crowd is in the background behind her.

‘Aggressive and confident’: After years of growth overseas, Chloe Bibby is ready for her opportunity with the Golden State Valkyries

By Matthew Walter / June 26, 2025

Bibby: ‘If I get it and I’m open, and I know that’s the right shot, I’m gonna shoot it, and I feel confident with that’

Adelaide Lightning players huddle

South Australian government step in as majority owners of the Adelaide Lightning

By Lukas Petridis / May 16, 2025

An eleventh hour deal will see the Adelaide Lightning active in WNBL26 and beyond

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’

Belgium guard Julie Vanloo attempts a right-handed layup as Australia guard Jade Melbourne reaches across Vanloo's body from behind to try to block it.

Golden State Valkyries will go global for their first identity

By Michelle Smith / February 8, 2025

Even the most salary cap space in the WNBA hasn’t been enough of an enticement for top free agents

Los Angeles Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot has the ball at the top of her dribble as she drives against Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha Harris, who holds out an arm onto Talbot's side while trying to run side-by-side with her in a WNBA game

What the Valkyries gain — and the Sparks lose — from Stephanie Talbot expansion draft pick

By Cameron Ruby / December 8, 2024

Talbot brings 199 games of WNBA experience to the Bay Area’s inaugural roster.