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Valkyries Rally Past Dream to Complete Season Sweep, 88-83
sports7 days ago

Valkyries Rally Past Dream to Complete Season Sweep, 88-83

Golden State rallied from an early deficit to beat Atlanta 88-83 at Gateway Center Arena, completing a season sweep and extending their win streak to four. Veronica Burton led GS with 21 points, Gabby Williams added 19, and reserve Janelle Salaun drilled three 3-pointers for 14. Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 22 points, while Angel Reese posted 17 points and 13 rebounds as the Dream stayed within reach late. The Valkyries also forced a season-high 15 steals and sealed the win with an 8-0 run in the final minutes.

via CBS Sports|
#allisha-gray#atlanta-dream#golden-state-valkyries
Clark Reaches Fastest 500 Assists as Valkyries Edge Fever 90-88
sports1 month ago

Clark Reaches Fastest 500 Assists as Valkyries Edge Fever 90-88

Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 career assists in the second quarter, finishing with 16 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals as the Indiana Fever fell 90-88 to the Golden State Valkyries. Cunningham added 11 points off the bench, with 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. The Fever led late but Aliyah Boston missed a potential tying shot with three seconds left, sealing the narrow loss; the Valkyries improved to 5-2 while Indiana dropped to 4-3.

via Bleacher Report|
#caitlin-clark#golden-state-valkyries#indiana-fever
Clark-Led Fever Edge Valkyries 90-82 in Home Win
sports1 month ago

Clark-Led Fever Edge Valkyries 90-82 in Home Win

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.

via Bleacher Report|
#caitlin-clark#golden-state-valkyries#indiana-fever
Valkyries shuffle roster as Rupert’s pregnancy triggers replacement
sports2 months ago

Valkyries shuffle roster as Rupert’s pregnancy triggers replacement

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.

via The Mercury News|
#basketball#golden-state-valkyries#iliana-rupert
Storm's Shocking Flau'jae Johnson Swap Draws Scrutiny
sports2 months ago

Storm's Shocking Flau'jae Johnson Swap Draws Scrutiny

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.

via Sports Illustrated|
#draft-trade#flaujae-johnson#golden-state-valkyries
Storm land Flau’jae Johnson in draft-night swap
sports2 months ago

Storm land Flau’jae Johnson in draft-night swap

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.

via New York Post|
#flaujae-johnson#golden-state-valkyries#marta-suarez
Storm secure final WNBA playoff spot with dramatic win over Valkyries
sports10 months ago

Storm secure final WNBA playoff spot with dramatic win over Valkyries

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.

via Yahoo Sports|
#golden-state-valkyries#los-angeles-sparks#playoffs