Golden State Valkyries

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

What should every team be focused on when play resumes after the FIBA World Cup?

The New York Liberty already have a playoff spot guaranteed. However, for Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, the team is not approaching any of its games with any less intensity or seriousness.

Take a deep breath. After a fast and furious August featuring last-second game-winners, record-breaking performances and a little too much spiciness on and off the court, the WNBA will press pause for the next 16 days for the FIBA World Cup. With four games remaining for each team during the regular season, let’s take a look at where we stand. Playoff field is set There hasn’t been much intrigue for weeks as to which teams will advance to the postseason, and the Dallas Wings ended any drama by c

The Los Angeles Sparks’ recent flurry of roster moves continued on Sunday as the team signed former WNBA draft pick Shyanne Sellers to a development contract, head coach Lynne Roberts confirmed prior to the team’s game against the Seattle Storm. The Sparks roster moves began late Friday night when the team signed rookie guard Ndjakalenga […] The post Sparks news: LA signs ex-Valkyries draft pick to contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

COLLEGE PARK, GA - AUGUST 28: Carla Leite #0 of Portland calls out the offensive play during the WNBA game between the Portland Fire and the Atlanta Dream on August 28th, 2026 at the Gateway Center in College Park, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fresh off a rousing win over the Atlanta Dream on Friday, the Portland Fire return to the friendly confines of the Moda Center today for an afternoon matchup with the Golden State...

Olivia Miles and Allisha Gray. | Getty Images It’s the final day of WNBA action before the FIBA World Cup break, with the regular season pausing until Thursday, Sept. 17. Sunday’s games begin with the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Atlanta Dream in a potential playoff preview (3 p.m. ET, NBA TV). Then, the Los Angeles Sparks play the Seattle Storm in what will be Nneka Oguwmike’s final game in Pacific Northwest (5 p.m. ET, WNBA League Pass). The Golden State Valkyries, fresh off a pair of defens...

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Liberty limped out of the gate against the Chicago Sky on Saturday afternoon. That their slow start wasn’t surprising doesn’t reflect well on the Liberty, who are now simply aiming to avoid the #8 seed and a sure defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the WNBA playoffs following their loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday. Their third and final game against the Valks was a big, exciting test. The Liberty failed it. Sudde...

Two straight home games against the Fever and the Valkyries, two of the top five teams in the league, led to more questions than answers for the New York Liberty The post Against playoff teams, Liberty’s inconsistencies come into focus appeared first on The IX Sports.

WNBA All-Star 2027 will be in San Francisco. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game coming to the Bay Area is a testament to what the Golden State Valkyries have built in such a short time… a passionate fanbase, sellout energy, and a community that has embraced women’s basketball at scale. — Zaileen Janmohamed, CEO, Bay Area Host Committee For former athlete and Bay Area resident Shamekka Marty, the announcement that the Golden State Valkyries will host WNBA All-Star 2027 in San ...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the impact of Jonathan Kuminga heading to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin signing with the Pelicans and break down the latest news in the WNBA.

The Las Vegas Aces (26-13) have struggled to keep pace with the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA standings, but A’ja Wilson continues to cruise toward her third straight MVP Award and fifth overall. While Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark both have compelling cases, the superstar forward is widely regarded as the heavy favorite. […] The post Is A'ja Wilson playing tonight? Aces vs. Tempo injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BROOKLYN, NY - AUGUST 27: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on August 27, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBA...

Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu feels like she hasn’t gotten a true crack at the Golden State Valkyries this season.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 24: Gabby Williams #1 and Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrate the win against the Minnesota Lynx after the game at Target Center on August 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Valkyries defeated the Lynx 80-66. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) ...

The Washington Mystics have too much inside scoring for the Phoenix Mercury, while the New York Liberty avoid the season series broom when they host the Golden State Valkyries.

The Golden State Valkyries' bench set a team record in their 89-64 victory against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, Aug. 26.

The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.

Some bottom-half action around the WNBA tonight, but Golden State has to stay locked in.

Golden State forced 18 turnovers and kept Minnesota uncomfortable in transition The post How the Valkyries defense locked down the Lynx appeared first on The IX Sports.