Golden State Valkyries

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 29: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury is introduced before the WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries at Mortgage Matchup Center on July 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Valkyries 91-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hap...

Five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum said she's "not taking anything personal" amid growing speculation that the Sparks could move her before Sunday's trade deadline

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 7: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the Portland Fire during the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup on June 7, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty...

Kelsey Plum, Aneesah Morrow and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton could be on the move before the trade deadline.

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury didn’t just beat the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night; they may have rediscovered the identity that can make them one of the WNBA’s most dangerous teams. Credit: Matthew Roland | Burn City Sports Phoenix opened the game with purpose, building a 21-18 lead after the first quarter behind physical defense, crisp ball movement, and the energy of a team determined to respond after the All-Star break.

The Golden State Valkyries (19-8) face the Phoenix Mercury (10-18) at Mortgage Matchup Center in a regular-season WNBA matchup. How to Watch Valkyries vs Mercury Golden State hit a great rhythm before the All-Star break, as they won three in…

Natalie Nakase: “The minutes that when she’s on the floor, she’s impacting her teammates”

Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard. | NBAE via Getty Images In this season of overachievement for the Dallas Wings, there are still more boxes to check to confirm their status as legitimate championship contenders. The Wings have wins over every team except three: the Minnesota Lynx, Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream. Wednesday night, the Wings get their third and final shot at the Dream (USA Network, 8 p.m. ET). And no, scoring a victory over every team in the league is not a prerequisit...

Kelsey Plum does not intend to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks as a free agent, league sources told The Athletic. The deadline falls Sunday, Aug. 2.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 15: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on against the Golden State Valkyries in the fourth quarter during a Commissioner's Cup game at Chase Center on June 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Sparks mad...

Shakira Austin, Georgia Amoore and Sonia Citron. | Getty Images As the WNBA’s post-All-Star break action resumes, here’s a quick look at the league standings: Minnesota Lynx (22-6) Golden State Valkyries (19-8) Las Vegas Aces (18-8) Dallas Wings (18-9) Indiana Fever (17-10) Atlanta Dream (16-10) New York Liberty (15-12) Washington Mystics (14-12) Portland Fire (11-16) Toronto Tempo (10-16) Los Angeles Sparks (10-16) Phoenix Mercury (10-18) Chicago Sky (9-18) Connecticut Sun (7-20) Seattle Sto...

Azzi Fudd. | Getty Images The six competitors in the 3-Point Contest on Friday night of WNBA All-Star 2026 are: Bridget Carleton (Portland Fire) Azzi Fudd (Dallas Wings) Natisha Hiedeman (Seattle Storm) Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream) Marina Mabrey (Toronto Tempo) Janelle Salaün (Golden State Valkyries) Howard and Mabrey are each participating in their second 3-Point Contest. As rookie in 2022, Howard advanced to the final round and finished third; in the 2024 competition, Mabrey came in sixth. ...

Natalie Nakase and Veronica Burton. | Getty Images With a Monday night loss to the Washington Mystics, the Golden State Valkyries’ nine-game win streak finally came to an end. While they were rightfully disappointed to drop what could have been a 10th-straight win to an inconsistent Mystics team in the Bay, nine in a row is a feat that shouldn’t be ignored. Here are the two biggest takeaways of the longest win streak in the WNBA this season: 1. Gabby Williams is Golden State’s most important,...

Azzi Fudd will participate in the 3-point contest as part of WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, joined by Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaun.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explained how the Golden State Valkyries "set a blueprint" for teams looking to compete quickly.

Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman. | Getty Images Entering this final day of WNBA action before All-Star 2026, I imagined the league’s multiple, long winning streaks would be the topic of conversation. The Golden State Valkyries could have been cruising into the break with 10-straight wins, with the Dallas Wings keeping pace with seven-straight victories. Full credit to the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty for disrupting those dreams, leaving the Minnesota Lynx as the league’s lon...

When the Indiana Fever locked horns with the Golden State Valkyries on July 15, Gabby Williams & Co. snapped their streak with an 88-75 win.

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ATLANTA, GA - JULY 4: Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries shoots the ball during the game against the Atlanta Dream on July 4, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics shoots over Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries in the first half of a WNBA basketball game at Chase Center on July 18, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images...