Skepticism and doubt were two common reactions to how general manager Ohemaa Nyanin assembled the Golden State Valkyries roster. It turns out she built a WNBA Finals team in Year 2.

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If one were to find New York City on a map, it is located approximately 40 degrees north latitude and 73 degrees west longitude.  If one were to find San Francisco on a map, it is located…

Skepticism and doubt were two common reactions to how general manager Ohemaa Nyanin assembled the Golden State Valkyries roster. It turns out she built a WNBA Finals team in Year 2.

How the Golden State Valkyries were built for a run at WNBA title

Three Golden State Valkyries were named to the All-Defense team. That seems appropriate given that the team boasts the league’s top defense by major statistical measures. Forward Gabby Williams was named to the All-Defense first team. Guard Veronica Burton and center Kiah Stokes were named All-Defense second team, the league announced on Thursday. Williams finished […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Gabby Williams had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, Kiah Stokes added 14 rebounds and three blocked shots, and the Valkyries took Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals by beating th…

Inside the Golden State Valkyries from the perspective of a women's sports journalist.

The 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year. The 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player. Two WNBA All-Stars, including one starter.

Ballhalla showed up in violet T-shirts, intricate costumes and even a custom prosthetic leg as the Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA semifinal game Sunday over the Las Vegas Aces.

Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun was unanimously voted as the 2026 Sixth Player of the Year following a stellar second season in the WNBA, th…