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• Phoenix Mercury vs. Golden State Valkyries Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026

The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an absolute blockbuster Western Conference showdown tonight, Tuesday, June 9, as the expansion Golden State Valkyries (6-5) play host to the Phoenix Mercury (4-8) at the Chase Center. Golden State enters tonight's contest determined to defend their home floor and maintain their winning record within a highly competitive Western bracket. Meanwhile, the visiting M...2026
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• Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on Prime Video

The 2026 WNBA regular season rolls on with a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown this Friday, June 5, as the Golden State Valkyries welcome the surging Minnesota Lynx to the Chase Center to continue their high-stakes WNBA Commissioner's Cup group stage campaigns. Golden State enters the matchup determined to guard home court and solidify their position near the top of the tournament sta...2026
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• Portland Fire vs. Golden State Valkyries Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV

The 2026 WNBA regular season shifts its focus to high-stakes tournament play tonight, Tuesday, June 2, as the Golden State Valkyries (5-3) host the Portland Fire at the Chase Center to kick off their WNBA Commissioner's Cup campaign. Golden State enters tonight's clash determined to defend their home floor and bounce back instantly from a tough weekend battle against Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the Fire...2026
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• Indiana Fever vs. Golden State Valkyries Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on Prime Video

The 2026 WNBA regular season presents a highly anticipated, high-stakes rematch on the West Coast tonight, Thursday, May 28, as the surging Indiana Fever (4-2) travel to San Francisco to clash with the Golden State Valkyries (4-2) at the Chase Center. This marquee matchup marks the second meeting between the cross-conference heavyweights in less than a week, following Indiana's hard-fought 90-82 h...2026
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• How To Watch Sky Vs Valkyries WNBA: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2026 WNBA season brings an electric cross-conference clash to San Francisco this Wednesday, May 13, as the Chicago Sky (1-0) face the league's hottest expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries (2-0). Both teams enter the contest undefeated, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle at Chase Center. For the Sky, it's a chance to prove their new identity in a hostile environment, while the Val...2026
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• How To Watch Mercury Vs Valkyries WNBA: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2026 WNBA season features a highly anticipated Memorial Day showdown as the Connecticut Sun travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Valkyries on Monday, May 25. While the Sun are busy today (May 10) taking on the Storm, and the Valkyries face the Mercury, fans are already looking forward to this first meeting of the season between two title contenders. Watch the action unfold live on ...2026
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• Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on Prime Video
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• Golden State Valkyries receive terrible news amid special season

Photo by Scott Eklund/NBAE via Getty Images Kayla Thornton, the Valkyries’ leading scorer and first-ever All-Star, is out for the season after undergoing right knee surgery. It’s been a special year for the Golden State Valkyries, who currently sit just one game out of the playoff race and have exceeded expectations in their franchise’s inaugural season. But on Friday, the team announced ...2025
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• The 2 biggest WNBA All-Star snubs were just named replacements

Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images Brionna Jones and Brittney Sykes have been selected to replace Caitlin Clark and Satou Sabally, who are both injured. Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones and Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes have both been selected as All-Star replacements, the WNBA announced on Thursday. Those replacements came due to injuries to Phoenix Mercury forward Satou S...2025
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• Lynx veteran named All-Star replacement over 3 other potential snubs

Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images Kayla McBride earned her fifth All-Star selection on Tuesday after Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard was ruled out. Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series from SB Nation profiling the 2025 WNBA All-Star teams. Today, let’s get to know Kayla McBride. Minnesota Lynx forward Kayla McBride will once again be a WNBA All-Star. The 33-year-old sharpshoot...2025
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• What Happened to Kayla Thornton? Latest Injury Update on the Valkyries Star After Worrisome Exit vs. Storm
Golden State Valkyries star Kayla Thornton exited Sunday’s game vs. the Seattle Storm (84-57) with an undisclosed injury and is undergoing further evaluation....2025
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• South Carolina standout re-signs with WNBA team that previously waived her

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries have signed former South Carolina star Laeticia Amihere. Laeticia Amihere looked awesome in training camp with the Golden State Valkyries. The former South Carolina standout exploded for 20 points in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks, and looked like she could emerge as a major contributor for the WNBA’s n...2025
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• New York Liberty star could miss Valkyries game with hamstring injury

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Jonquel Jones is questionable for Thursday’s match-up between the Liberty and Valkyries. Jonquel Jones is questionable to play in Thursday’s game between the New York Liberty and Golden State Valkyries, the Liberty announced Thursday morning. The team did not share more information about her status, beyond listing her as questionable with a right hamst...2025
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• How a Liberty reserve and a halftime adjustment helped secure the WNBA Finals

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Nyara Sabally was barely in the rotation just a few weeks ago. But in the deciding Game 5 of the WNBA Finals between the Lynx and the Liberty, she was the x-factor. BROOKLYN — Sabrina Ionescu shot an abysmal 1-19 from the field, while Breanna Stewart posted 13 points on just 4-15 FG. On paper, those Liberty shooting splits seemed likely to spell disaster for the...2024
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• Ranking the WNBA’s 12 teams by their 2024 championship chances

Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images The WNBA is back. Let’s rank every team by their chances of winning the championship. The 2024 WNBA season is set to restart after a lengthy Olympic and All-Star Break, a layoff that feels even longer than the month taken. In one of the most anticipated and tightly contested seasons in W history, much is still up in the air as we hit the bac...2024
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• Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase spent offseason with unexpected mentor: Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla

Noa Dalzell/SB Nation The new Golden State Valkyries head coach — known for her obsessive work ethic — has spent significant time shadowing the Celtics’ head coach behind the scenes as she prepares for her first season in the lead chair. BOSTON — Natalie Nakase knew she had the opportunity of a lifetime. After years of serving as an assistant coach — in the G League, NBA, and ultimately th...2025
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"The Valkyries will look to use the interior size of Kiah Stokes and Kayla Thornton to lock down the paint and completely eliminate second-chance points."

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"Bayley will play on Team Rice, which also includes Matt Barnes, Chris Brickley, AP Dhillon, Druski, Walker Hayes, Shelby McEwen, Terrell Owens, Shaboozey, Oliver Stark, and Kayla Thornton."

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"The Golden State Valkyries have selected Kate Martin and Kayla Thornton in their expansion draft, per Sabreena Merchant and Marcus Thompson II of the Athletic."

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"She drew two fouls on Kayla Thornton while shooting 3-pointers."

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"ARLINGTON, Texas — (AP) — Tyasha Harris scored a career-high 18 points, with four 3-pointers, and Kayla Thornton had 15 points and seven rebounds to help the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-69 on Tuesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak."

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"Arike Ogunbowale scored 24 points and Kayla Thornton 17 points and the Dallas Wings beat the Atlanta Dream 85-75 on Saturday."

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"Griner will face the stiffest punishment, a three-game ban, for throwing punches, escalating the incident and making contact with Wings guard Kayla Thornton."

• How To Watch Sky Vs Valkyries WNBA: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Kayla Thornton and the Golden State Valkyries have been the perfect match

Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images After nearly a decade as a WNBA role player, Kayla Thornton finds herself an All-Star. At 32 years old, Kayla Thornton had only averaged double figures once in her WNBA career. Last year, she averaged 5.5 points and 2.6 rebounds in 20.3 minutes off the bench for the New York Liberty en route to the franchise’s first title. But when the Liberty had to p...2025
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• The 2 biggest WNBA All-Star snubs were just named replacements
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• 3 WNBA teams have surpassed expectations this season (so far)

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images The Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries, and Washington Mystics are all better than (most) expected). It’s no shock that last year’s WNBA Finals teams — the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty — are once again having dominant seasons. At 12-1, the Lynx have been the best team in the league, and the Liberty (10-3) are shortly behind them. The Phoenix M...2025
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• 4 WNBA players who could be first-time All-Stars this season

Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams are a few WNBA players who could be looking at first-time All-Star selections. WNBA All-Star voting is currently underway, and 20 players will be celebrated as All-Stars next month in Indianapolis. There are some no-brainer selections, like Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and...2025
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• South Carolina standout re-signs with WNBA team that previously waived her
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• Valkyries’ rookies followed big win with very wholesome postgame interview

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Janelle Salaün and Carla Leite dominated Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks — and then collectively answered postgame questions. On Friday night, the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-73, marking their second victory in three nights. Then, their two French standouts — rookies Carla Leite and Janelle Salaün — collabo...2025
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• The Valkyries just made history, and that’s not even the coolest part

Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Valkyries guard Veronica Burton was out of the league just a year ago. Now, she was a critical part of the Valkyries’ first-ever franchise win. The Chase Center crowd went ballistic as the final buzzer sounded. But for the first time, the applause wasn’t the result of a Golden State Warriors win — this time, it was the Golden State Valkyries who ...2025
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• Former Indiana Fever standout officially signs with Golden State Valkyries

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Temi Fagbenle, who the Vaklyries selected from the Fever in their December expansion draft, has officially signed a contract. The Golden State Valkyries have officially signed Temi Fagbenle, who they selected in their expansion draft in December after she was left unprotected by the Indiana Fever. Fagbenle, a 32-year-old veteran center, averaged 6.4 points...2025
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• Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on Prime Video
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• Portland Fire vs. Golden State Valkyries Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV
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• Indiana Fever vs. Golden State Valkyries Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on Prime Video
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• The 2 biggest WNBA All-Star snubs were just named replacements
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• Lynx veteran named All-Star replacement over 3 other potential snubs
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• WNBA All-Star reserves are out, and only one team isn’t represented

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Alyssa Thomas, Skylar Diggins, and Angel Reese headline a list of 12 All-Star reserves selected by WNBA coaches. The WNBA All-Star game is just over a week away, and the full list of All-Stars is officially out. After 10 starters were selected by way of a fan, media, and player vote, an additional 12 players were picked by the league’s 13 head coac...2025
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• 3 WNBA teams have surpassed expectations this season (so far)
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• Indiana Fever vs. Golden State Valkyries Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on Prime Video
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• WNBA star sent to New York Liberty in a massive win-win trade

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Natasha Cloud will join the defending champions, while the Connecticut Sun will receive the No. 7 pick in the 2025 draft. The Connecticut Sun have traded Natasha Cloud to the New York Liberty in exchange for the No. 7 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the team announced Sunday night. The Sun, who acquired Cloud in the trade that sent longtime franchise corners...2025
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• Former Minnesota Lynx standout signs with Golden State Valkyries

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Cecilia Zandalasini signed a contract with the Valkyries on Friday after being selected in the Expansion Draft. The Golden State Valkyries have officially signed Cecilia Zandalasini, the 28-year-old forward they selected in their expansion draft in December. Zandalasini played for the Minnesota Lynx for three seasons — 2017, 2018, and 2024 — and av...2025
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• Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase spent offseason with unexpected mentor: Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla
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• 4 potential destinations for Marina Mabrey after trade request

Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images The Connecticut Sun star has reportedly asked out — where could she play next season? Connectictut Sun guard Marina Mabrey has requested a trade, her agent told ESPN. She joined the Sun midseason after asking for a trade from the Chicago Sky, and was highly impactful from the moment she arrived in Connecticut. But the team she joined in in July ...2025
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• Chicago Sky’s latest free agent acquisition could elevate Angel Reese, Kamila Cardoso to new heights

Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Courtney Vandersloot leaves the New York Liberty to go back to Chicago, where it all began Courtney Vandersloot is headed back to the Chicago Sky, the Chicago Sun-Times’ Annie Costabile first reported Wednesday afternoon. Costabile also Vandersloot — a five-time WNBA All-Star and two-time WNBA champion — is fresh off of a championship with the...2025
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• The gut-punch of expansion drafts: ‘She’s the heart and soul’

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Former Liberty Kayla Thornton leaves a legacy of grit and wins as she heads to the Golden State Valkyrie To fully grasp the warmth of Kayla Thornton’s spirit, one must speak to those around her, listen, and watch one million smiles unfurl. Let 2024 WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones tell it. “[Kayla is] someone that you want to be around,” said Jones. “Someo...2024
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• 3 winners, 3 losers from Golden State Valkyries expansion draft

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Valkyries assembled their inaugural roster: here’s what stood out. Thanks to Friday evening's expansion draft, the Golden State Valkryies finally have a team. The WNBA’s 13th team picked the following players, all of whom were left unprotected by their previous squads. Kayla Thornton (New York Liberty) Monique Billings (Phoenix Mercury) Julie Vanloo (Wa...2024
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• WNBA team power rankings: early predictions for 2025 season

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images How will Fever, Liberty, Lynx, Aces fare next WNBA season? The WNBA season only ended a few days ago, but it’s not too soon to look ahead into what next season might look like — and where each of the league’s 13 (!) teams might end up. 1. New York Liberty 2024 regular season record: 32-8End-of-season outcome: WNBA champions (beat Lynx 3-2) After winnin...2024
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• Bayley To Play In NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

WWE’s Bayley will play in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on February 14th. The NBA announced the news on social media. Bayley will play on Team Rice, which also includes Matt Barnes, Chris Brickley, AP Dhillon, Druski, Walker Hayes, Shelby McEwen, Terrell Owens, Shaboozey, Oliver Stark, and Kayla Thornton. Kai Cenat, who attended WWE Royal […] The post Bayley To Play In NBA All-Star C...2025
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• The Golden State Valkyries selecting Kate Martin in the expansion draft makes perfect sense

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Martin, fresh off of a rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces, will reportedly be selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the expansion draft. The Golden State Valkyries have selected Kate Martin and Kayla Thornton in their expansion draft, per Sabreena Merchant and Marcus Thompson II of the Athletic. The Las Vegas Aces rookie and New York Liberty veter...2024
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• New York Liberty sign electric French guard LeBron James has gushed over

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Marine Johannès has played for the Liberty for three seasons. Now, the French sharpshooter will join Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and the rest of the championship roster as they pursue a second title. The New York Liberty announced Friday they have re-signed Marine Johannès, who previously played for the team in 2019, 2022, and 2023. Johannès...2025
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• Meet 2025 NBA Celebrity Game roster

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images The NBA Celebrity Game roster is packed with famous names. Considered a fan favorite, one of the events leading up to the NBA All-Star game is the All-Star Celebrity basketball game. With stars coming from every walk of life such as the WWE and the NFL, it’s truly a who’s who event. But, who are the stars of the celebrity game? Let’s break down the roste...2025
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• New York Liberty sign former UConn star as they pursue back-to-back titles

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Breanna Stewart re-signs with the defending champs on a one-year deal just a few weeks before the start of training camp. There was never really any doubt that Breanna Stewart would re-sign with the New York Liberty, but it got late in the offseason before the defending WNBA champions made it official. Stewart, a two-time MVP and a key piece of th...2025
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