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How the Golden State Valkyries constructed their first WNBA roster
Seven of Golden State's 11 picks are foreign players. It's unlikely they'll all be on the roster by opening day.
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 Fans Had Jokes About Valkyries Not Selecting Storm Player in Expansion Draft
The Golden State Valkyries searched high and low around the WNBA for players to add to their roster in the 2024 expansion draft. The Valkyries were allowed to draft up to 12 players on Friday night, one from each of the other 12 teams around the league.
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.
Expansion Valkyries are ‘open for business’ come WNBA free agency
The Valkyries will have a league-high of more than $1.2 million in salary cap space available, meaning they should be active in free agency.
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 Leite of Dallas and forward Maria Conde of Chicago with their initial picks of the WNBA expansion draft.
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 Veronica Burton from Connecticut Sun in WNBA expansion draft
Golden State Valkyries took Veronica Burton from the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA's expansion draft. What to know about the WNBA's newest team.
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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First look at Valkyries uniforms for first WNBA season in 2025
The Valkyries, the WNBA affiliate of the seven-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors, were announced as the 13th WNBA ...
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Expansion Valkyries tip off 2025 WNBA schedule
The WNBA's television and streaming schedules will be released later. The Valkyries, who join the league as its 13th team, have their expansion draft Friday (ESPN, 6:30 p.m. ET). Golden State will ...
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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 ...