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Caitlin Clark piled up 22 points and 9 assists as the Indiana Fever defeated the Golden State Valkyries 90-82, with Sophie Cunningham contributing 11 off the bench. Indiana’s starting five combined for 70 points to control the game, while the Valkyries’ bench—led by Tiffany Hayes and Kaitlyn Chen—kept it close. The Fever improve to 4-2 and the Valkyries drop to 3-2, with a rematch set in the Bay Area on Thursday.
Dawn Staley publicly criticized WNBA reporter Matt Lively for naming Kaitlyn Chen and Laeticia Amihere in discussing Kate Martin's cut from the Golden State Valkyries, sparking online backlash and fueling a broader debate about how women's basketball is covered.
Golden State Valkyries announce Iliana Rupert’s pregnancy, waiving Kate Martin and filing for a replacement contract to cover Rupert; Laeticia Amihere will step in behind Kiah Stokes, signaling Rupert’s likely time away. Martin would need to clear waivers to return on a developmental deal under the league’s rules, and Rupert can travel with the team and will be paid. Justė Jocytė’s contract was suspended later as she finishes postseason play in Spain.
In the 2026 WNBA draft, Seattle traded Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick to Golden State for Flau'jae Johnson, a deal that sparked confusion as Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin offered evasive remarks about strategy and finances while Seattle GM Talisa Rhea praised Johnson’s fit for the present and future; ESPN later revealed a pre-draft agreement on picks, suggesting the swap may have hinged on the picks rather than Johnson alone, leaving analysts to question the move’s rationale and its potential long-term impact if Suárez underperforms.
In a surprise during the 2026 WNBA draft in New York, the Golden State Valkyries drafted LSU star Flau’jae Johnson at No. 8 but immediately traded her rights to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suárez’s rights and a 2028 second-round pick. Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin said she would not detail salary-cap implications and stressed she wanted to be thoughtful about discussing players, while Storm GM Talisa Rhea said Johnson fits their present and future plans. The move was reportedly agreed upon before the picks were announced. Johnson, who averaged 14.2 points, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals as a senior, helped LSU win the 2023 national title.
The Golden State Valkyries' first playoff run ended with a narrow loss to the Minnesota Lynx, but the team and fans showed resilience and pride, highlighting the team's growth, strong defense, and dedicated fanbase in their inaugural season.
The Minnesota Lynx staged a remarkable comeback from a 17-point deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 75-74 in the WNBA playoffs, with key performances from veterans like Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, securing a 2-0 series lead and advancing to the semifinals.
The 2025 WNBA playoffs feature top teams like Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries, and Las Vegas Aces, with detailed analysis of each team's season performance and matchup prospects, highlighting Minnesota's dominance, Golden State's historic expansion success, and the Aces' late-season surge.
The Seattle Storm secured the final playoff spot in the WNBA by narrowly defeating the Golden State Valkyries, while the Los Angeles Sparks were eliminated after losing to the Phoenix Mercury. The playoff matchups are set, with the top seed going to the Minnesota Lynx, and the postseason beginning soon, featuring a mix of best-of-three, best-of-five, and best-of-seven series.
A person was arrested for throwing a sex toy onto the court during a WNBA game involving the Golden State Valkyries, leading to league warnings of bans and arrests for object throwing, amid concerns over safety and respect.
During a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, a neon green sex toy was thrown onto the court in the final moments, causing a halt in play and drawing significant attention before the game resumed and the Valkyries secured a narrow victory.
The Golden State Valkyries waived veteran point guard Julie Vanloo and other players as part of a roster shuffle following EuroBasket, signaling a move to prioritize rookie Kaitlyn Chen in the team's lineup, amid ongoing team adjustments and recent wins.
The article highlights three WNBA teams—Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries, and Washington Mystics—that are performing better than expected this season, driven by key players and strategic changes, despite some teams like the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty maintaining strong records.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lost to the Golden State Valkyries 88-77, with Clark scoring only 11 points and committing six turnovers, highlighting turnovers as the main issue that led to their loss despite a strong start and a lead in the fourth quarter. Clark acknowledged the need to improve in maintaining leads and reducing turnovers for future games.
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Indiana Fever 88-77, signaling their potential to make the WNBA playoffs and challenging expectations for the expansion team, driven by strong team play and strategic coaching despite key player absences.