
The most shocking moment of the 2026 WNBA draft came early in the second round when it was announced that Seattle Storm were sending Marta Suárez and a future second round pick to the Golden State Valkyries in exchange for Flau'jae Johnson.
Johnson had been selected by Golden State earlier in the evening with the No. 8 pick in the draft. Suárez was taken with the No. 17 pick. The immediate reaction to the trade was one of confusion as many wondered what the Valkyries were doing. Given the opportunity to explain the move, Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin basically punted.