Golden State, WNBA and Valkyrie

How the Golden State Valkyries constructed their first WNBA roster
Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and vice president of basketball operations Vanja Černivec met in Nyanin’s office last week to begin a chapter in the franchise’s history. Although Golden State’s expansion draft picks were announced Friday,
Golden State Valkyries pick their players for 2025 in WNBA expansion draft. See list
The first step, however, begins today with the expansion draft. Golden State will select players from the 12 other franchises that have not been protected or cored by those teams, but the Valkyries cannot draft more than one player from any given team.
Inside the Golden State Valkyries' Inaugural Roster
The Golden State Valkyries made their selections during the Expansion Draft to start forming their inaugural roster. What are the key takeaways?
What to expect next from the Golden State Valkyries after WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries have taken their first steps toward building a roster for their inaugural season in 2025, and Friday’s expansion draft suggests there will be significantly more turnover for them in the near future.
Golden State Valkyries announce 2025 schedule and expansion draft picks
The newest team in the WNBA — The Golden State Valkyries — announced their 2025 schedule and their first 11 draft picks last week. The Valkyries will play a total of 44 games during the regular season, which runs May through September. Half of those games will take place on their home court at San Francisco’s Chase Center.
Golden State Valkyries build roster by taking 11 players in expansion draft, including Kate Martin
The Golden State Valkyries have selected center Iliana Rupert of Atlanta, guard Veronica Burton of Connecticut, guard Carla Leite of Dallas and forward Maria Conde of Chicago with their initial picks of the WNBA expansion draft.
Golden State Valkyries build foundation with 2024 WNBA expansion draft picks
Looking ahead, Golden State holds the fifth, 17th, and 30th picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. The team will make its official debut on May 16, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET. The Sparks feature stars like three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby and 2024 All-Rookie Team honoree Rickea Jackson.
WNBA expansion draft roster analysis, including the Golden State Valkyries' best pick
We mentioned this was a possibility in our expansion draft predictions. While Seattle has formidable options that could have been added, like Sami Whitcomb, Victoria Vivians or Mercedes Russell, all three are unrestricted free agents, and the Valkyries can add any of those players later.
Golden State Valkyries to pick roster in WNBA expansion draft: Here's what to know
The Golden State Valkyries will start assembling its first roster on Friday in the WNBA Expansion Draft, the league's first since 2008.
Golden State Valkyries select Veronica Burton from Connecticut Sun in WNBA expansion draft
Golden State Valkyries took Veronica Burton from the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA's expansion draft. What to know about the WNBA's newest team.
Power Ranking every member of the Golden State Valkyries roster
The Valkyries selected 11 players during last week's Expansion Draft on ESPN. There were a few surprises (all good ones for the Bay Area team), including the drafting of the Fever's Temi Fagbenle and the fact that 7 of the 11 members of the team are overseas players.
How do the Golden State Valkyries plan to build a team from a completely blank slate?
Yahoo Sports women basketball writer Cassandra Negley is joined by Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase and ...
Golden State Valkyries
SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries selected 11 players during Friday’s WNBA expansion draft, ranging from 20-year-old ...
Video: Golden State Valkyries Reveal Inaugural Jerseys for 2025 WNBA Season
The Golden State Valkyries have their jersey. The 2025 WNBA expansion team revealed the jerseys they will wear during their first season in the league ...