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Duquesne guard Megan McConnell drives to the basket

Bendigo Spirit lock in championship nucleus, sign McConnell

By Lukas Petridis / August 24, 2025

Abbey Wehrung: ‘You win the championship, you don’t really want to go anywhere’

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 guard Veronica Burton runs back after making a 3-pointer. She is shown from the front and a packed crowd cheers behind her.

The Valkyries’ second half may finally be marked by stability

By Michelle Smith / July 21, 2025

The mission to become the first expansion team in league history is very much in play in Golden State.

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 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 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…

Golden State's Temi Fagbenle celebrates a big win over Seattle with teammates Veronica Burton and Kate Martin

‘Not enough roster spots’: Valkyries head coach laments Golden State’s difficult cuts

By Michelle Smith / July 1, 2025

Vanloo, Bibby and Hall released as Salaûn and Zandalasini return from Eurobasket

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

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