Ahead of the competition, hope radiates through each nation as they embark on their journey towards the podium
Cecilia Zandalasini
How the Valkyries defense locked down the Lynx
Golden State forced 18 turnovers and kept Minnesota uncomfortable in transition
Justė Jocytė is everything the Valkyries could have asked for from their first-ever draft pick
It took over a year but Juste Jocyte, the Valkyries first ever draft pick, has shown through her first two games what she is capable of.
How the Atlanta Dream offseason shapes up after Angel Reese trade, WNBA expansion draft
The Dream enter 2026 free agency with cap space, a strong core, and the addition of Angel Reese, despite losing Maya Caldwell and Nyadiew Puoch
Valkyries finish with guts, grit and a roaring crowd
Natalie Nakase: ‘We were the first to do this’
Where did the regular-season Golden State Valkyries go?
And how can they return in time for Game 2?
Why it’s dangerous to assume Golden State Valkyries can’t compete with Minnesota Lynx
The Valkyries’ margin for error in this playoff series is razor-thin, but they’ve defied assumptions all season long
WNBA Notes: Previewing probable playoff matchups
Breaking down the projected first-round matchups, from most likely to only slightly less likely to be a blowout
At present, the Valkyries are set up for the playoffs
Golden State’s magic number – the combination of Golden State wins and Los Angeles losses to secure a playoff spot, the first in league history for an expansion team, sits at three.
Why resilience is the Golden State Valkyries’ superpower
At first, the Valkyries were ‘killers.’ Now, they’re something even more effective
