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,
Golden State Valkyries build roster by taking 11 players in expansion draft, including Kate Martin
The Golden State Valkyries have selected center Iliana Rupert of Atlanta, guard Veronica Burton of Connecticut, guard Carla Leite of Dallas and forward Maria Conde of Chicago with their initial picks of the WNBA expansion draft.
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The expansion draft was a single step in the journey, providing a baseline for Golden State to build upward alongside the rest of the league’s 12 teams in the coming months.
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.
Who did the Golden State Valkyries draft? Here's what we know about the roster
On Friday, the WNBA held the Golden State expansion draft to help the league’s 13th franchise create its inaugural roster. During the 30-minute ESPN reveal, Andraya Carter, Elle Duncan, Chiney Ogwumike and Rebecca Lobo walked hoops fans through Golden State’s choices as it selected players from the league’s current 12 teams.
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.
Projected Golden State Valkyries starting lineup and depth chart after the WNBA Expansion Draft
Friday night gave us a glimpse at the new look Golden State Valkyries, and the lineups they could be rolling out next season.
Inside the Golden State Valkyries' Inaugural Roster
The Golden State Valkyries made their selections during the Expansion Draft to start forming their inaugural roster. What are the key takeaways?
Power Ranking every member of the Golden State Valkyries roster
The Valkyries selected 11 players during last week's Expansion Draft on ESPN. There were a few surprises (all good ones for the Bay Area team), including the drafting of the Fever's Temi Fagbenle and the fact that 7 of the 11 members of the team are overseas players.
Golden State Valkyries announce 2025 schedule and expansion draft picks
The Golden State Valkyries — announced their 2025 schedule and their first 11 draft picks last week. The Valkyries will play a total of 44 games during the regular season, which runs May through September.
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Golden State Valkyries build roster by taking Las Vegas Aces' Kate Martin and 10 more players in expansion draft
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