Valkyries Trade Flau'jae Johnson for Two Second-Rounders, Sparking Skepticism
After drafting Flau'jae Johnson eighth overall, the Golden State Valkyries traded her to Seattle for two second-round picks (the Storm's 2028 second-rounder and the Valkyries' 2026 second-rounder Marta Suarez). GM Ohemaa Nyanin declined to explain the move at the draft, later telling ESPN the deal was pre-planned; analysts question whether the eighth pick was worth two second-rounders, especially as teams leverage cap space under the new CBA.
