WNBA, Valkyrie and Golden State

WNBA expansion draft results: Valkyries select initial roster, including Kate Martin and Temi Fagbenle
The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's first expansion franchise since 2008, were first introduced back in October of 2023. It wasn't until Friday night's highly-anticipated expansion draft, however,
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.
WNBA Expansion Draft: How will Valkyries' build roster?
The Golden State Valkyries will build their roster through the WNBA Expansion Draft. So, how does the draft work?
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.
Golden State Valkyries to pick roster in WNBA expansion draft: Here's what to know
The Golden State Valkyries will start assembling its first roster on Friday in the WNBA Expansion Draft, the league's first since 2008.
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®
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 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 Valkyries formed the initial iteration of the first roster in franchise history by selecting one unprotected player from 11 of the 12 WNBA teams. They did not choose a player from the Seattle Storm.
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,
WNBA expansion draft live updates: Valkyries select Temi Fagbenle, Kate Martin, Maria Conde for expansion roster
Follow live to see who the Golden State Valkyries drafted to make up their first WNBA team for the 2025 season.
Golden State Valkyries select 11 players through WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries have selected center Iliana Rupert of Atlanta, guard Veronica Burton of Connecticut, guard Carla ...