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Welcome to the Ballhalla Blast Powering the Valkyries Through the WNBA Finals

Golden State has sold out every home game in its first two seasons, and the unique environment has been a crucial element to the team’s on-court success.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18

WNBA finals 2026 predictions: Is Angel Reese about to win a Dream title?

The Valkyries and Dream tip off the WNBA finals on Saturday at Ballhalla. Our writers give their verdicts with a first-time champion set to be crowned

The Guardian - US · Oct 16

Jumping on the Valkyries’ Bandwagon? What to Know About the WNBA’s Biggest Success Story Yet

The Valkyries have advanced to their first-ever WNBA Finals in just their second year of existence.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10

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Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase Collapsed Late in a Playoff Game. Then She Helped Her Team Make History.

Nakase appears to be doing O.K. after the scary moment in Game 3 of Valkyries-Wings.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3

Tiffany Hayes Opens Up on ‘Second Home’ Valkyries: ‘We Exceeded All Expectations’

The Golden State guard is ready for the team to build on the foundation it set in its inaugural season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25, 2025

A’ja Wilson or Napheesa Collier: Who Will Be the 2025 WNBA MVP?

Sports Illustrated’s voters talk through their MVP decisions and hand out a couple of new awards, including Biggest Dawg.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19, 2025

Valkyries' Natalie Nakase Wins Coach of the Year in Team's Inaugural Season

Nakase led the Valkyries on a 23-21 campaign this season, setting a win record for a WNBA expansion team in its inaugural year.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17, 2025

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Valkyries Make Incredible WNBA History With Playoff-Clinching Victory

Golden State is officially the greatest first-year expansion team in league history.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2025

Late-season WNBA storylines: Clark’s struggles, a new MVP threat and the Aces’ revival

From Clark’s setbacks to the Aces’ resurgence, the WNBA season closes with injuries, surprises and a new name in the MVP race

The Guardian - US · Sep 1, 2025

Game Changers and Misfires: Reevaluating the WNBA’s Major Offseason Moves

As teams return from the All-Star break, let’s take a look at which acquisitions have met or exceeded expectations and which have missed the mark.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2025

Valkyries Coach Blasts Refs After Questionable Foul Sets Up Game-Winning Mercury FT

The official WNBA highlights of the game omitted the foul call in question.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2025

WNBA Power Rankings: Are the Valkyries the Real Deal?

Golden State has impressed in its debut season, relying on a win-by-committee approach that has them in playoff contention so far.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 1, 2025

Valkyries Coach Explains Key to Limiting Caitlin Clark to No Threes in Upset Win

Golden State held the Fever guard without a three-pointer in Thursday's game.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 20, 2025

Natalie Nakase is 1st Asian American WNBA head coach and unfazed by being the face of the Valkyries

Natalie Nakase is the coach of the San Francisco Bay Area’s first WNBA team and she has learned to block out those who underestimated her

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

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Fortune · Apr 14, 2025

How the Golden State Valkyries are building a team from scratch

The Bay Area team is participating in their first collegiate draft today.

Marie Claire · Jan 30, 2025

After Setting Many Historic Firsts in Basketball, Natalie Nakase Wants to Open As Many Doors As She Can

The Golden State Valkyries coach speaks to editor-in-chief Nikki Ogunnaike for the 'Marie Claire' podcast "Nice Talk."

WNBA Fills All Head Coaching Spots For Upcoming Season

The WNBA completes head coaching hires with diverse backgrounds and decreased Black representation, marking a milestone with the first Asian American head ...

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2024

Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson React to Valkyries Taking Kate Martin in WNBA Expansion Draft

The Fever star was among those who chimed in over the news her former Iowa teammate was departing for the Bay Area.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 7, 2024

A’ja Wilson, Aces share emotions on the Valkyries picking Kate Martin in the WNBA expansion draft

RIP to Kate Martin and A'ja Wilson's 'Finding Nemo' inspired pregame handshake.

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2024

WNBA expansion draft: how do the Golden State Valkyries build a team from scratch?

The league’s newest franchise start play next year and have zero players. That will be fixed on Friday when they absorb talent from other teams

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2024

UCLA’s graphic celebrating Valkyries’ coach Natalie Nakase made it look like she died

Oh no, UCLA.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2024

Golden State Valkyries Make Historic Hire Ahead of Inaugural WNBA Season

The Valkyries hired Natalie Nakase as the WNBA's first ever Asian-American woman to hold a head coaching job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

Names to know when it comes to the Sky’s next head coach

This offseason will prove even more significant than last year as ownership and management are tasked with naming the next coach and general manager, who, whether in a dual role or separate, will face completing a rebuild they didn’t start.

Tribune News Service · Nov 26, 2022

Globe-trotting Aces staying busy here and abroad

LAS VEGAS — The bell has rung and students are pouring into Bishop Gorman’s cafeteria. Aces forward Theresa Plaisance was supposed to be gone long before the crowds of high schoolers arrived for lunch.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19, 2022

A’ja Wilson and Becky Hammon Found Each Other at Just the Right Time

One had to be told she could do anything. The other was always told she couldn’t. Now with Las Vegas, they both have their first WNBA title.

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