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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 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.
Golden State Valkyries begin constructing inaugural roster with 11 selections in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft
Kate Martin, Stephanie Talbot, Kayla Thornton & Cecilia Zandalasini highlight selections by WNBA’s 13th franchise in 2024 Expansion Draft.
WNBA expansion mock draft: Who should the Golden State Valkyries have their eye on?
The Lynx’s depth helped lead them to the WNBA Finals, but they should be watched closely heading into the expansion draft. Team president and head coach Cheryl Reeve will have to make difficult decisions about who to protect, though no matter what she decides, high-potential or high-impact players will be available.
Golden State Valkyries roster, schedule: WNBA's newest team takes first step with expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries' expansion draft is in the books, and the WNBA's first new team since the Atlanta Dream in 2008 officially has an initial roster. Their most notable selections included Kate Martin from the Las Vegas Aces and Temi Fagbenle from the Indiana Fever.
Golden State Valkyries select 11 players through WNBA expansion draft
Golden State rounded out its 11-woman roster with Indiana center Temi Fagbenle; Las Vegas guard Kate Martin; forwards Steph Talbot of Los Angeles, Cecilia Zandalasini of Minnesota, Kayla Thornton of New York and Monique Billings of Phoenix; and Washington guard Julie Vanloo. The Valkyries did not choose a player from Seattle.
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.
Golden State Valkyries select Dallas Wings guard Carla Leite in WNBA expansion draft
Leite and 10 others became the first players for the new Bay Area franchise that’s set to begin play next season.
Golden State Valkyries Begin Constructing Inaugural Roster with 11 Selections in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft Presented by State Farm®
The Golden State Valkyries began the process of building their inaugural roster by selecting 11 players in the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft presented by State Farm®
Kate Martin Among 11 Players Golden State Valkyries Select in WNBA Expansion Draft
Golden State selected 11 players, including Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin and New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton, in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft on Friday night.
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,
How WNBA's Toronto Tempo can learn from expansion sister Golden State, 95' Raptors
The WNBA’s Toronto Tempo are alive — sort of. Set to join the league as an expansion team in 2026, the franchise revealed its ...
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Golden State Valkyries select 11 players in WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries finally built a roster Friday, as the WNBA's newest team conducted an expansion draft. The ...