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,
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Valkyries select 7 international players in WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries didn't set out to form an international-heavy roster in Friday's WNBA expansion draft as the league's 13th franchise continues to take shape. Heading into the draft, head coach Natalie Nakase and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin said the nonnegotiable attributes they emphasized were "competitiveness,
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?
Golden State Valkyries select Iliana Rupert with first pick in WNBA expansion draft
SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area’s new WNBA team made Iliana Rupert its first player selected in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft on Friday afternoon. The 6-foot-4 center from France started her career with the champion Las Vegas Aces in 2022. She played for Atlanta in 2023, but did not participate in the 2024 season.
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.
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.
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WNBA Mock Expansion Draft 2024: Projecting Golden State Valkyries roster, from Alissa Pili to Lexie Brown
In the Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft, the franchise will select from a designated pool of unprotected players from each of the current 12 WNBA teams. Golden State can select one ...