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Valkyries Janelle Salaün to compete in 3-point contest

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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...

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Preview: Measuring stick matchup for Mystics vs. Aces

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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...

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Mystics at Valkyries final score: Washington earns 90-82 win

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 20: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics looks to pass the ball during the game against the Golden State Valkyries on July 20, 2026 at Chase Center 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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WNBA awards check in: Is the Defensive Player of the Year on the Minnesota Lynx or Golden State Valkyries?

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Kayla Thornton and Nia Coffey. | NBAE via Getty Images Defensive Player of the Year is probably the toughest race of all the awards in the 2026 WNBA season. There are several worthy candidates for this award, and some other deserving names that will probably get snubbed from First-Team All-Defense at season’s end. But which players for the strongest case? As we approach the All-Star break, here are some of the leading candidates and the unique DPOY cases that make each of them stand out. In t...

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Preview: The Mystics play the Valkyries on Monday night

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Kiki Iriafen #44 of the Washington Mystics driving to the basket is guarded by Kiah Stokes #41 of the Golden State Valkyries in the first half 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 The ...

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Mystics at Valkyries final score: Washington loses, 74-69

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The Washington Mystics lost to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night, 74-69. In a game that featured 10 lead changes and seven ties, Shakira Austin led with 18 points and 16 rebounds. For the Aces, Veronica Burton scored 11 points and 11 assists. The Mystics have one more road game in San Fran on Monday. That’s their next game. Tip off at 10 p.m .ET. See you then.

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Preview: The Mystics are in SF to play the Valkyries tonight

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket against Cotie McMahon #23 of the Washington Mystics during the first half of the game at CareFirst Arena on July 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Myst...

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WNBA awards check in: Is the Golden State Valkyries’ sharpest shooter the Sixth Player of the Year shoo-in?

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Janelle Salaün and Kaitlyn Chen. | NBAE via Getty Images The best WNBA teams have a handful of reserves who are just as good as their starters and are equally necessary for success. Quite simply, if a WNBA team wants to win it all, they need bench production. This ability to step on the court and immediately contribute as a reserve has always been valued, and it’s why the league has an award for that specific role. With the WNBA year halfway done, here is a look at the top three players in ru...

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Tempo Check: Rolling and Switching

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TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 8: Marina Mabrey #3 of the Toronto Tempo drives to the net during the first half of a WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 8, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tara Walton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Tempo fell to 9-12, 10th in the ...

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Dream let late lead slip away, losing streak reaches five games

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COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - JULY 4: Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream shoots past Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter at Gateway Center Arena on July 4, 2026 in College Park, 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. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Dream walked off the floor ...

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WNBA gameday discussion: Is an eighth-straight win, plus a perfect road trip, on the way for the Golden State Valkyries?

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Veronica Burton. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images On Wednesday night, the Golden State Valkyries will wrap up their five-game road with a visit to Indianapolis to play the Indiana Fever (8 p.m. ET, USA Network). Despite venturing from the Deep South up to the nation’s capital into Canada back to Connecticut and now into the Midwest, Golden State is 4-0, looking not only to complete the cross-country jaunt at 5-0, but also to extend their current winning streak to eight games, which would ma...

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Stephanie White Sends Message to Referees After Another Caitlin Clark Incident

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The Indiana Fever began their four-game homestand on Wednesday with a tough loss to the Golden State Valkyries.It was another challenging game for the Fever, with Caitlin Clark being part of another controversial non-call in the second quarter. Clark got into the face of the referee, which showed her frustration with how she was being […] The post Stephanie White Sends Message to Referees After Another Caitlin Clark Incident appeared first on HEAVY.

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