Golden State Valkyries

Close-up photos of Washington Mystics guard Julie Vanloo and New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton are shown side-by-side. The text "Expansion draft recap" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Grading Golden State Valkyries’ expansion draft

By The Next / December 7, 2024

Shafer: ‘It’s a fun group. You kind of look at it and you see this shell of a good team’

Washington Mystics guard Julie Vanloo looks to her right and raises her right pointer finger to acknowledge a teammate.

How Julie Vanloo getting drafted by Golden State impacts a Washington Mystics team in transition

By Jenn Hatfield / December 7, 2024

The Mystics are still without a head coach or general manager, and now they’re down a point guard

Phoenix Mercury forward Monique Billings slides her feet to defend Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who is trying to drive the ball with her left hand.

What does Monique Billings’ expansion draft selection mean for the Phoenix Mercury?

By Tia Reid / December 7, 2024

Golden State general manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘She’s your professional vet’

New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton runs down the court, past the Seattle Storm bench.

What saying goodbye to Kayla Thornton means for the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / December 7, 2024

The Golden State Valkyries selected Thornton in Friday’s expansion draft

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

How the Golden State Valkyries started their franchise with the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft

By Matthew Walter / December 7, 2024

General manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘This fan base is so hungry for these players to don the uniforms … and to win’

Podcast promotion graphic with a photo of a Golden State Valkyries jersey and text overlay that reads "WNBA Expansion Draft Preview." There is a Locked On Women's Basketball logo in the top right corner with photos of Jackie Powell and Maria Marino.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA expansion draft preview

By The Next / December 6, 2024

Jackie Powell and Maria Marino discuss the format and make some predictions

Photo shows Jonquel Jones of the New York Liberty jumping against Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. The ball is in the air and their teammates are circled around them.

WNBA releases 2025 regular-season schedule

By Sydney Wingfield / December 2, 2024

Teams will play a record-high 44 regular-season games between May 16 and Sept. 11

Dallas Wings win No. 1 pick in 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery

By Sydney Wingfield / November 17, 2024

Paige Bueckers top prize in crowded field of talent

Aces head coach motions to her players from the sideline

Las Vegas Aces hire Ty Ellis as assistant coach

By Sydney Wingfield / November 8, 2024

Ellis brings USA Basketball and G League coaching experience to Vegas

Natalie Nakase reacts on the sideline with hands in the air

Golden State Valkyries announce Natalie Nakase as franchise’s first head coach

By Sydney Wingfield / October 10, 2024

Nakase spent the last three seasons (2022-2024) as first assistant coach with the Aces