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Aug 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun (13) shoots the ball against the Toronto Tempo during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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Janelle Salaun Is Making a Strong Case for Sixth Player of the Year

This WNBA season has featured several impactful bench players who have helped shape their team’s success. However, few have been as consistently impactful...

August 12, 2026
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles Friday, May 22, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Golden State Valkyries, 90-82.
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Valkyries Might Have a Rivalry with the Fever

Despite being thousands of miles apart, the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever might have a rivalry brewing. The Valkyries were established as...

June 12, 2026
Apr 25, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) waits for play to resume against the Seattle Storm in the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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Valkyries Lost Fan Retention With Last-Minute Kate Martin Cut

WNBA teams finalized and submitted their rosters on May 7. Each team was required to reduce its roster to 12 players, with an...

May 29, 2026
Aug 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) celebrates with guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) during the first quarter against the New York Liberty at Target Center.
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The Pink Buzz Cuts Unite Lynx Fans

Lynx players, Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, gave Lynx fans something new to cheer for, and it was their pink buzz cuts that...

November 26, 2025
Jul 27, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) reacts with forward Janelle Salaun (13) after a play against the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Veronica Burton Deserves the Most Improved Player Award

Now that the WNBA season is over halfway completed, many players are starting to position themselves as frontrunners for seasonal awards. Napheesa Collier...

August 11, 2025
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2025 WNBA Season Preview Part I: Valkyries, Sun, Mystics

Now that spring is in full swing, it’s time for The Lead’s 2025 WNBA preview: There are many stages of house hunting. Team...

May 14, 2025
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Golden State Valkyries Signal New Era for Bay Area Basketball

When the Golden State Valkyries take the floor for their inaugural WNBA season, they won’t just be expanding the league— they’ll be redefining...

April 17, 2025