Golden State Valkyries

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the Seattle Storm dribbles the ball up court against the Golden State Valkyries in the second half of a WNBA basketball game at Chase Center on September 19, 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) | Ge...

Kaila Charles had 16 points and matched her career high with 12 rebounds, Tiffany Hayes scored 10 points a night before her 37th birthday, and the Golden State Valkyries concluded their regular-season home schedule by beating the Seattle Storm 70-57 on Saturday night for a sixth straight win. Rookie Juste Jocyte and Laeticia Amihere each added 11 points off the bench for the Valkyries (31-11), who are in second place behind Minnesota.

Read our Seattle Storm vs. Golden State Valkyries WNBA prediction, pick and odds for Saturday, September 19.

Paige Bueckers. | NBAE via Getty Images A three-game WNBA Saturday slate where no game has direct playoff implications serves as a great opportunity for players in contention for end-of-season awards to author a closing argument. So, here’s a look at the primary awards contenders in action on Saturday. In the comments, spill any of your thoughts on the award races. Phoenix Mercury vs. Dallas Wings (1 p.m. ET, CBS) A leading candidate for Most Improved Player, Jessica Shepard added to her resu...

After Friday’s WNBA action, every team except Portland has three regular-season games remaining. And yet, no playoff seeds have been clinched for the 2026 postseason. Here is where each team can finish in the playoff bracket. Minnesota Lynx Remaining games: at Connecticut, at Indiana, vs. Indiana The Lynx’s magic number to clinch the No. 1 seed is two, meaning they need two Minnesota wins and Golden State losses combined. It’s unrealistic to count on the Valkyries losing; they finish the season

While the Minnesota Lynx (31-9) try to hold off the Golden State Valkyries (29-11) and clinch the No. 1 seed for the 2026 WNBA playoffs, their marketing department is focused on making a strong MVP push for Olivia Miles. The sensational guard might as well already have the Rookie of the Year Award on her trophy case, but she could add to her […] The post Lynx news: Minnesota launches sleek WNBA awards season campaign for Olivia Miles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images On Thursday, the four WNBA playoff-bound teams were able to ease into their return to regular-season action, as the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces all won in blowout fashion. Tonight, a similar script should play out for the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries. First night back from the break did NOT disappoint 🔥 Catch us tomorrow for even more! 2026 Postseason Push | @DKSports | #WNBASeason30 pic.twitter.com/lLymSUgca...

Our long, national nightmare is over. Well, I guess it only lasted 17 days, but WNBA games are back after a break that allowed Team USA to win a fifth gold medal at the World Cup. Starting Friday, each team has a four-game sprint to close the regular season, followed by what figures to be the most wide-open playoffs in recent memory. We asked for your questions, and you had plenty on the playoff picture. Let’s get into it. (Questions have been lightly edited for length and clarity.) What are the

Burton has become a star in San Francisco.

The Minnesota Lynx had spent most of the season making the No. 1 seed look comfortable. Then the regular season reached its final stretch, and the margin suddenly became a little less forgiving. Minnesota enters the final four games at 31-9, with the Golden State Valkyries sitting two games back at 29-11. The Lynx still [...]

The WNBA playoff teams are set, but all eight seeds are up for grabs before the regular season ends Sept. 24.

With the playoffs fast approaching in the WNBA, the predictions are starting to come in. The Minnesota Lynx are setting the pace at 31-9, but right on their heels, the Golden State Valkyries sit second at 29-11 behind a four-game win streak, while the Las Vegas Aces remain dangerous at 27-13.

Tiffany Hayes: "We’re a real contender, so it’s making sure we know that going into (the playoffs)” The post How the Valkyries are leaning on their veterans ahead of the WNBA playoffs appeared first on The IX Sports.

The WNBA returns from its World Cup break with four games left. See where the Lynx, Valkyries, Aces, Fever and all 15 teams rank.

Janelle Salaün. | Getty Images Basketball fans and the media often deem being a starter important. However, in a single game and over the course of a season, depth and role can matter far more than who starts. This year, Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has been the runaway favorite as the Sixth Player of the Year (6POY). During our midseason check-in, she was already the top option. Months later, nothing has changed. Salaün remains a force. She has played in 38 games for the Val...

The Lynx, Fever, Dream and Liberty face a lot more playoff pressure than the Valkyries, Mystics, Wings and Aces.

The Indiana Fever are dark horse title contenders for the 2026 WNBA season, with teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, and Golden State Valkyries the favorites to win it all. Caitlin Clark and Fever fans believe the team is good enough to trade blows with those in the uppermost echelon in the WNBA, leading head coach Stephanie White to take the brunt of the criticism.

The Valkyries' third-round pick is playing well at the FIBA World Cup.

Kate Martin is joining a new WNBA team to close the 2026 regular season.

Is The 2nd Year Franchise Ready? The post 3 Reasons Why The Valkyries Can Win The WNBA Title appeared first on Ballislife.com.