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• Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV

The 2026 WNBA regular season brings an absolute blockbuster matchup to the Bay Area today, Sunday, May 31, as the Las Vegas Aces (4-3) travel to San Francisco to take on the surging Golden State Valkyries (5-2) at the Chase Center. The Aces enter today's marquee matchup highly motivated to shake off an uncharacteristic two-game losing streak and regain their footing at the top of the standings. Me...2026
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• Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese To Make USA Basketball Debuts

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and JuJu Watkins are among 10 players who will make their senior debuts at USA Basketball training camp next month. The camp will feature 18 players, including former Olympians Chelsea Gray, Brittney Griner, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young and Kahleah Copper. Cameron Brink, Lauren Betts, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Rickea Jackson and Veronica Burton round out ...2025
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• Natalie Nakase Named 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year
Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase has won the 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year award, the league announced Wednesday. Nakase received 53 of the 72 votes. Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko garnered 15 votes, while the Las Vegas Aces’ Becky Hammon and Minnesota Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve each got two. Natalie Nakase Led Valkyries To […] The post Natalie Nakase Named 2025 WNBA Coach of ...2025
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• Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase Rewrites History, Wins WNBA Coach of the Year Award Over Becky Hammon, Cheryl Reeve
Natalie Nakase makes WNBA history in her debut season as the Golden State Valkyries’ head coach. Find out more....2025
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• Natalie Nakase Named WNBA Coach Of The Year

Natalie Nakase of the Golden State Valkyries has won the WNBA's Coach of the Year award. The Valkyries had a 23-21 record, which was five times the number of games the last WNBA expansion team won. Nakase received 53 of the 72 votes. Dream coach Karl Smesko got 15 votes, while the Las Vegas Aces' Becky Hammon and Minnesota Lynx's Cheryl Reeve each got two. Nakase joined the Valkyries as head coach...2025
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• Natalie Nakase Demands a ‘Fair Fight’ After WNBA Refs’ Controversial Calls During Valkyries’ Loss to Lynx
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase criticizes officiating following lopsided Game 1 loss to Minnesota Lynx....2025

• The Indiana Fever just made a no-brainer front office decision

Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images The Fever signed Chloe Bibby — who has been outstanding in two games on a seven-day contract — to a rest-of-season contract. The Indiana Fever have signed Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a rest-of-season contract, the team announced on Friday. Bibby, who was playing on a seven-day hardship contract with the Fever, averaged 9 points and shot 50%...2025
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• Indiana Fever’s latest signing might just be worth keeping around

Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images The Fever signed Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract. She’s already showing her impact. On Friday, the Indiana Fever announced they signed Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract. And while it’s a temporary hardship contract, she might just be worth keeping around. The Australian forward made her debut in a 93-78 win over the Chica...2025
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• The Las Vegas Aces may be about to fold

Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It’s safe to say the Aces’ “Dynasty Era” is over. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how A’ja Wilson seemed to be the best WNBA player who could move teams in free agency. Every night her current Las Vegas Aces take the floor, that sentiment feels more and more true. Thursday night’s game against the Indiana Fever seemed to be a turning...2025
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• The Atlanta Dream just added one of the best 2025 WNBA Draft prospects for free

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The rookie was awarded on waivers to the Atlanta Dream after being waived over the weekend by the Golden State Valkyries. After being waived by the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday, Shyanne Sellers has been picked up by the Atlanta Dream, per the WNBA’s transactions page. The Dream were awarded Sellers off waivers two days after it was announced she ha...2025
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• 3 WNBA offseason additions who could win Most Improved Player this year

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The WNBA’s Most Improved Player award could be interesting this season, based on all the player movement from this past free agency period. WNBA awards, and league awards in general, are a tricky subject. It seems like every voter has a different perception of what each award means and its parameters. The league is also intentionally vague about the defin...2025
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• Two more WNBA teams just hired head coaches, and they have a lot in common

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks hired Lynne Roberts, a former college coach of 27 years. The Dream snagged FGCU’s Karl Smesko. The Los Angeles Sparks have found their new head coach: Lynne Roberts, a seasoned Division I coach with 27 seasons of collegiate women’s basketball experience. That hiring was announced just a week after a different WNBA head coaching v...2024
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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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 Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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"Under head coach Natalie Nakase, the Valkyries excel at minimizing points off turnovers and forcing opponents into tough, isolation looks."

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"Earlier Thursday, the organization announced Natalie Nakase as their first head coach."

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"Last year, Natalie Nakase became the NBA’s first-ever female assistant coach."

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"Natalie Nakase, a video coordinator for the Los Angeles Clippers, helped coach their summer league."

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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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• 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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• 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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• The Atlanta Dream just added one of the best 2025 WNBA Draft prospects for free
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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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• The Las Vegas Aces may be about to fold
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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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• 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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• Two more WNBA teams just hired head coaches, and they have a lot in common
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• New Las Vegas Aces assistant coach hire continues WNBA trend

Photo by Will Newton/NBAE via Getty Images Ty Ellis joined Becky Hammon’s staff in Las Vegas after years coaching in the NBA G League, and as an assistant for various NBA teams. The Las Vegas Aces have hired a new assistant coach: Ty Ellis, a veteran coach with a myriad of experience in the NBA, USA Basketball, and the G League. “I’m super excited to add Ty Ellis to our coaching staff,” ...2024
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• Cathy Engelbert announces major WNBA scheduling changes, expansion information, and more

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images The WNBA Commissioner revealed the league will switch to a 7-game Finals format, increase the regular season schedule to 44 games, and much more. BROOKLYN — Cathy Engelbert addressed media ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, and revealed several key changes regarding the league’s future — from scheduling changes to plans to combat the rise of onlin...2024
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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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• Warriors' Steve Kerr says Golden State Valkyries will be 'flagship franchise' in WNBA, praises Natalie Nakase

The Valkyries, who named Nakase their first coach last week, will play their inaugural WNBA season in 2025...2024
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• The Atlanta Dream just added one of the best 2025 WNBA Draft prospects for free
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• The Golden State Valkyries have signed their first star — and she’s a great fit

Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images Tiffany Hayes — last year’s Sixth Player of the Year — is headed to the Valkyries after a standout season with Las Vegas. Tiffany Hayes is headed to the Golden State Valkyries, ESPN’s Alexa Phillippou reported on Thursday morning. Hayes, a 35-year-old veteran guard and prolific scorer, will headline the WNBA’s newest expansion team, joining her ...2025
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• Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TV
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• Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese To Make USA Basketball Debuts
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• The Indiana Fever just made a no-brainer front office decision
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