The Valkyries enter 2026 in a position that most expansion teams don’t experience in their second season: having a track record of success
Natalie Nakase
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How the Valkyries’ breakout season boosted players to USAB
From expansion draft afterthoughts to USA Basketball standouts, a Golden State Valkyries trio turned belief into a breakout season and a place on the national stage
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FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament roster and coaching staff announced
World Cup champions Kelsey Plum, Kahleah Copper and Chelsea Gray will lead Team USA
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Minnesota Lynx punch ticket to WNBA semifinals with another classic playoff win
Cheryl Reeve: ‘I asked them not to quit’
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Valkyries finish with guts, grit and a roaring crowd
Natalie Nakase: ‘We were the first to do this’
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The Next’s 2025 WNBA Awards: Napheesa Collier, Paige Bueckers among winners
Collier MVP, Bueckers ROY and much more
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Where did the regular-season Golden State Valkyries go?
And how can they return in time for Game 2?
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Minnesota’s path to a championship includes a worthy first-round opponent
Kayla McBride: ‘We know how hard it is, and we have a lot of belief in one another’
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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
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How Natalie Nakase and her staff have driven the Golden State Valkyries’ unprecedented success
The Valkyries are the first WNBA expansion team to make the playoffs in their first season
