The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Storm, 78-76, in tonight’s preseason thriller! 🔥 Veronica Burton: 14 PTS | 4 3PM Miela Sowah: 14 PTS | 4 3PM Kaitlyn Chen: 11 PTS | 3 AST
SEA 76, GSV 78Jordan Robinson catches up with Flau'jae Johnson after she's selected No. 8 by the Golden State Valkyries! After her name was called, the Seattle Storm traded the draft rights to Marta Suárez and its own 2028 2nd round pick to Golden State in exchange for the draft rights to Flau'jae Johnson.
The Golden State Valkyries select Flau'jae Johnson with the No. 8 pick in the WNBA Draft presented by State Street Investment Management SPY! After her name was called, the Seattle Storm traded the draft rights to Marta Suárez and its own 2028 2nd round pick to Golden State in exchange for the draft rights to Flau'jae Johnson.
Watch Marta Suárez's full presser after being selected No. 16 by the Golden State Valkyries!
One year in. One postseason run. ⚔️ From building their first-ever roster to making a playoff push, the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural season set the tone for what’s next. Tune in to the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft presented by @S@StateStreetIM_USPY tomorrow at 3:30pm/ET on ESPN to see who's got next.
Nothing but love in this group 😂💜 Ari Chambers sat down with Kaitlyn Chen, Veronica Burton, and Kate Martin to ask the hard-hitting question: Who’s the mother of the team? 📲 Rewatch the full episode of Off Top: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUi6FMNiYqU
For our End of Year Countdown, we’re revisiting a historic inaugural season for the Golden State Valkyries. They became the first expansion team in WNBA history to reach the postseason, establishing a competitive standard from the jump. That momentum extended beyond the floor, as all 22 regular-season home games sold out and a WNBA attendance record was set with 397,408 fans. Watch the full video to see the best plays from their inaugural season! ▶️
For Day 12 of our End of Year Countdown, we’re revisiting Ballhalla, where @ValkyriesWNBA fans showed out all season long 💜 In their inaugural season, the momentum on the court carried into the stands as all 22 regular-season home games sold out and a WNBA attendance record was set with 397,408 fans!
New chapter, big energy. ✨ Watch the highlights that powered Golden State’s 2025 journey.
The 29th season of the WNBA is here #WelcometotheW
MIN 75, GSV 74The @StateStreetIM_US WNBA Coach of the Year is Natalie Nakase Congratulations to first year Head Coach Natalie Nakase, who took charge and made an immediate impact for the @ValkyriesWNBA Under Coach Nakase, the franchise accomplished many FIRSTS in their inaugural season The 29th season of the WNBA is here #WelcometotheW
The Minnesota Lynx ended the game on a 26-11 run to win Game 2 of the first round series against the Valkyries, 75-74 ✔️ The Lynx overcame a 63-49 deficit heading into the 4Q. It marks the fourth largest 4Q comeback in a Playoff win in WNBA history. Napheesa Collier – 24 PTS | 7 REB | 4 AST | 10-16 FG Kayla McBride – 18 PTS | 8-13 FG | 4 REB | 3 AST | 2 STL WNBA Playoffs presented by Google The 29th season of the WNBA is here #WelcometotheW
MIN 75, GSV 74Veronica Burton took over in Golden State 😤 Her relentless effort helped the Valkyries become the first expansion team in its inaugural szn to clinch a playoffs berth and it all paid off The Most Improved Player EARNED IT 😈
The 29th season of the WNBA is here #WelcometotheW
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