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• Veronica Burton Confesses Occasional Regret Over Northwestern Decision Before Getting Drafted by Wings
Northwestern alum Veronica Burton reflects on her college choice, WNBA draft journey, and early pro career in an honest conversation....2025
• Veronica Burton Wins 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton won the WNBA’s Most Improved Player award, the league announced Monday. Burton received 68 of 72 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens finished in second place with two votes, while Atlanta’s Allisha Gray and Minnesota’s Natisha Hiedeman tied for third […] The post...2025
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• Veronica Burton Named WNBA Most Improved Player

Veronica Burton has been named the WNBA's Most Improved Player, winning the award with 68 of 72 votes. Burton averaged career highs of 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 44 games for the Golden State Valkyries. Burton was drafted by the Dallas Wings with the seventh overall pick in the 2022 draft. After playing two seasons with Dallas and one season with Connecticut, she was...2025
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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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• 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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• 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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• Connecticut Sun fans finally have something to celebrate this offseason

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images WNBA legend Tina Charles returns to the organization that drafted her 15 years ago. Fifteen years after she began her WNBA career, Tina Charles is heading back to the Connecticut Sun, where she was drafted as the No. 1 overall pick in 2010. Charles, the WNBA’s second-leading all-time scorer and all-time leading rebounder, is signing a one-year deal with ...2025
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• Atlanta Dream acquire another All-Star in surprising WNBA free agency move

Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images Brionna Jones, a formidable post presence, joins forces with Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard, and Allisha Gray on the Atlanta Dream. Brionna Jones, a three-time WNBA All-Star who has spent her entire 7-year career with the Connecticut Sun, is headed to the Atlanta Dream, ESPN’s Alexa Phillipou reported. In Atlanta, she’ll join forces with Britt...2025
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• Every WNBA team’s free agency and offseason priorities: a complete guide

Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Kelsey Mitchell, Kelsey Plum, Satou Sabally, and Brittney Griner headline a stacked WNBA free agency class. We’re just over a month away from WNBA free agency — so let’s take a look at who each team has to make a decision about re-signing (or letting walk). Some of the players on this list — like Kelsey Mitchell and Kelsey Plum — could very well end up o...2024
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• Kelsey Plum, Kelsey Mitchell and every WNBA team’s top free agent

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images Plum, Mitchell, Alyssa Thomas, and Satou Sabally headline a strong free agency class. We’re a few days removed from the conclusion of the WNBA season, and free agency is set to begin in February. Every team has key free agents that they’ll want to prioritize, and on top of that, an expansion draft looms in which teams will get to protect six pl...2024
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• How Veronica Burton went from out of the WNBA to guarding Caitlin Clark in the playoffs

Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images Veronica Burton was waived from the Dallas Wings in May. Just four months later, she was the x-factor in eliminating Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. UNCASVILLE, Conn. — For the entire second quarter of Wednesday’s deciding matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever, Veronica Burton never subbed out. The 5 ‘9 Sun guard matched up with C...2024
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• The definitive guide to the WNBA playoffs

Photo by Michael Hickey/NBAE via Getty Images We’ve got it all — key matchups, predictions, schedules and everything else you need to know ahead of the first round of the WNBA postseason. It’s WNBA playoff time: matchups are set, the schedule is out, and all that’s left is the basketball to be played. This postseason comes on the heels of a regular season that shattered attendance and vie...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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• Are these Connecticut Sun for real? 3 reasons why this could be the year

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Marina Mabrey changes the complexion of the offense. Alyssa Thomas is peaking at the right time. The Sun have the best defense in the league. Is it enough? All year long, the Connecticut Sun were overlooked, the national dialogue primarily centering around last year’s Finals team (the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty) and an exciting rookie class ...2024
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"Even backup point guard Veronica Burton won’t be a Sun next season after she was selected in the Valkyries’ expansion draft."

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"Veronica Burton played increased minutes off the bench in her absence, adding 8 points in 19 minutes on 3-4 shooting."

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"Veronica Burton's father, Steve, is a former Northwestern quarterback who has interviewed Tom Brady for more than two decades as a WBZ reporter."

• Veronica Burton Confesses Occasional Regret Over Northwestern Decision Before Getting Drafted by Wings
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• Golden State Valkyries receive terrible news amid special season
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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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• 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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• Newly-acquired Connecticut Sun star reportedly requested a trade

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Natasha Cloud asked out of Connecticut shortly after she was traded there from the Phoenix Mercury, The Athletic reported. Natasha Cloud requested a trade from the Connecticut Sun after she was traded there in early February, The Athletic reported on Tuesday. Cloud, an elite two-way guard who was fresh off a strong season with the Phoenix Mercury, landed ...2025
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• Veronica Burton Named WNBA Most Improved Player
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• Valkyries’ rookies followed big win with very wholesome postgame interview
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• Former Indiana Fever standout officially signs with Golden State Valkyries
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• Newly-acquired Connecticut Sun star reportedly requested a trade
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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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• 3 big winners, 2 losers from WNBA free agency (so far)

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury come out on top, while the Connecticut Sun overhaul their roster. The entire WNBA landscape has dramatically shifted over the past 10 days, with some of the league’s top players switching teams (shoutout Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Plum, Jewell Loyd, and Satou Sabally) and some teams completely resetting their rosters, li...2025
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• Connecticut Sun fans finally have something to celebrate this offseason
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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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• Introducing WNBA Explained, a new weekly women’s basketball column answering your questions

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images We’ll be exploring a variety of WNBA-related topics every Friday, all year long. I’m thrilled to announce WNBA Explained, a new weekly column that will go beyond the headlines, and dive into a different topic related to the league each week. The WNBA is fresh off of a season of massive growth, elite basketball, and incredible competition — and as more re...2024
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• Stephanie White’s tearful end-of-season presser is a reminder basketball is secondary to life

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Connecticut Sun head coach addressed reporters for the first time since her team’s elimination, and revealed she was going through a difficult family matter. Every now and then, basketball has a way of reminding us that it’s really not that important. Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White’s end-of-season press conference was one such instance. White...2024
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• WNBA draft pick Veronica Burton gets congratulatory call from Tom Brady

Veronica Burton's father, Steve, is a former Northwestern quarterback who has interviewed Tom Brady for more than two decades as a WBZ reporter. ...2022
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• The DiJonai Carrington trade marks the end of the Connecticut Sun as we know them

Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images Sun guard Carrington (and the 2025 No. 12 pick) has been traded to the Dallas Wings in exchange for Jacy Sheldon and the 2025 No. 8 pick — in the latest domino to fall in WNBA free agency. It was always going to be a summer of turnover for the Connecticut Sun, who saw head coach Stephanie White leave for the Indiana Fever — and entered WNBA free agency ...2025
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• Connecticut Sun spoil Caitlin Clark’s playoff debut with a 93-69 win over Indiana Fever

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Marina Mabrey led the way with 27 points, while DeWanna Bonner added 22 points. UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT — Caitlin Clark’s postseason career began right where her WNBA career started: at the Mohegan Sun Arena, the home of the Connecticut Sun. Five months after the the Sun blew out the Indiana Fever on opening night, they did so again, exce...2024
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• Connecticut Sun star requests trade amid uncertain offseason

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Marina Mabrey was a standout for the Sun last season — shooting 42.3% from three. But now, the elite guard reportedly wants. Marina Mabrey has requested a trade from Connecticut, ESPN’s Alexa Phillippou reported on Wednesday evening. The news isn’t shocking considering her stated desire to play for a contender, but it nonetheless creates another obstacl...2025
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• Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase spent offseason with unexpected mentor: Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla
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• Marina Mabrey’s trade request: how we got here and what might happen next

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Connecticut Sun guard wants out. She’s far from the first WNBA player in this position. Marina Mabrey wants the Connecticut Sun to trade her. Sun president Jen Rizzotti wants her to finish out her contract. The result? A standoff between a star player and one of the WNBA’s earliest, and winningnest, franchises. How Marina Mabrey’s trade request c...2025
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• What’s next for Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston after Fever playoff elimination vs. Sun?

Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images Fever head coach Christie Sides and All-Stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston expressed optimism at the direction of the Fever organization, despite an early postseason exit to the Connecticut Sun. UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Head coach Christie Sides sat at the podium shortly after the Indiana Fever’s elimination with one clear message: The Game 2 loss was not...2024
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