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Valkyries lose promising young guard to Portland in WNBA Expansion Draft

SAN FRANCISCO– With the loaded WNBA offseason underway, the Golden State Valkyries have taken an expected hit to their depth after the 2026 Expansion Draft between the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo.

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Valkyries unveil new violet jerseys ahead of 2026 WNBA season

When the Golden State Valkyries take the court for the 2026 WNBA season, they’ll be decked out in jerseys that feature a new colorway. The Valkyries debuted their new Nike Explorer Edition jerseys on social media on Monday, revealing that the new look will bring the franchise’s trademark violet to the forefront for the first time.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 18

Fiery Kate Martin–Skylar Diggins Exchange Ends in Double Technical at Unrivaled

Unrivaled has seen its fair share of competitive spats on the court during the 3-on-3 league's second season, with Kate Martin and Skylar Diggins adding to that on Tuesday night.

Natalie Nakase News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 24

Golden State Valkyries Star Reveals Biggest Lesson From Natalie Nakase

The Golden State Valkyries had an unprecedented season in 2025. Expectations for an Expansion team in their debut season have historically been low, but the Valkyries changed all of that.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 20

Kaitlyn Chen Opens Up About Experience Being Waived by Valkyries

Kaitlyn Chen made herself a fan-favorite player on the Golden State Valkyries' roster in 2025, but her journey with the team wasn't always straightforward.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 17

Megan Rapinoe Praises Golden State Valkyries 'Wild' Atmosphere

The fan atmosphere that's been cultivated around the Golden State Valkyries since they debuted in the WNBA in 2025 has become legendary. When the Valkyries

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Kate Martin Receives Unexpected Caitlin Clark Moment During WNBA Offseason

Kate Martin’s 2025 WNBA campaign with the Golden State Valkyries was one to remember. She second-year guard helped anchor the team’s rotation and also improved in her second year as a pro.

Kate Martin News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 14

Will the Valkyries Lose Kate Martin In the WNBA Expansion Draft?

The next phase of the WNBA's ambitious expansion plan is coming with the arrival of two new teams in 2026: The Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire. Adding two teams in the same season means double the demand for players from existing rosters in the upcoming Expansion Draft, putting even more weight on each team's decision-making on who to protect.

Kate Martin News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 13

Valkyries Show Love for Kate Martin After Debut Season in Golden State

Kate Martin has been one of the most highly publicized names on the Golden State Valkyries' roster in their record-setting debut season. Coming in from the Las Vegas Aces through the Expansion Draft, Martin immediately asserted herself as a fan favorite.

Kate Martin News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 6

Valkyries' Kate Martin Shares Crucial Advice for Younger Generation

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin first made a name for herself in college playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Sharing the court with Caitlin Clark, the Hawkeyes set the world on fire playing in the NCAA, ushering in a new frontier of women's basketball and exploding into the national sports landscape.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 4

How Golden State Valkyries Became the WNBA's Most Valuable Team

Even the most optimistic psychic would have had trouble predicting just how successful the Golden State Valkyries inaugural season, from their success on the court to their ability to effectively print money on the business side of things.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 3

Valkyries Rookie Kaitlyn Chen Makes EuroLeague Decision

There are a variety of routes that WNBA players take once the regular season is down. The comparatively low pay of the average WNBA player means that most turn to another source of income in basketball once their WNBA commitments are done for the year.

WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 2

List of Golden State Valkyries Players Playing in Unrivaled So Far

The second season of Unrivaled is set to begin in January, and with the WNBA season winding down, the league has begun revealing the players who will compete

Kate Martin News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / October 2

Three Ways Kate Martin Can Improve After Valkyries' Historic Season

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin will be entering a pivotal third season in the WNBA, and second with the Golden State Valkyries when the team takes the court at the Chase Center next season (save for any offseason developments, of course).

Kate Martin News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 21

Kate Martin Speaks On Uncertain Future With Valkyries

2025 was an exciting beginning for the Golden State Valkyries and set the new standard for what an Expansion franchise can be. Their debut season saw them

Golden State Valkyries News / Yardbarker / September 3

Valkyries acknowledge potential playoff schedule conflict at Chase Center

The exciting inaugural season for the Golden State Valkyries could end with a bitter taste due to a scheduling conflict.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Valkyries coach has strong words for Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark missed her 18th straight game Sunday night.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 17

Dream use third-quarter surge to put away Valkyries

Caitlin Clark's return from injury was disappointing but encouraging

Angel Reese fires back at Robert Griffin III over his Caitlin Clark claim

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Golden State Valkyries News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 2

Natalie Nakase Asserts Valkyries Cut Julie Vanloo in 'Respectful' Way Amid Backlash

On June 30, news broke that the Golden State Valkyries had cut veteran guard Julie Vanloo. While this is an unavoidable aspect of professional sports,