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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Natalie Nakase drops the mic after WNBA Finals win

The Golden State Valkyries outlasted the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to win the franchise’s first championship in only their second year of existence.

Golden State Valkyries News / EssentiallySports / November 1

'Play Like Your Life Depends On It': Natalie Nakase Makes Her Expectations Clear to Valkyries Locker Room Before Historic Game 7

A championship can slip away in a matter of minutes, and the Golden State Valkyries had a sneak peek at how quickly that can happen. After taking a 3-2

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 30

'Unacceptable': Natalie Nakase Doesn’t Mince Words As She Refuses to Blame WNBA Scheduling for Valkyries’ Game 6 Loss

The Golden State Valkyries walked into Game 6 looking to close the door and secure the very first championship in franchise history. But the Atlanta Dream absolutely flipped the script, blitzing Golden State with a huge 80-69 victory to keep their season alive and force a Game 7.

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Golden State Valkyries News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Natalie Nakase hints at Tiffany Hayes' Game 7 status after injury scare

The Golden State Valkyries were hit with a double whammy on Thursday, dropping Game 6 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream, and losing guard Tiffany Hayes in the fourth quarter due to an injury.

Golden State Valkyries News / HITC / October 27

Natalie Nakase responds to Valkyries being shut out of All-WNBA honors

If Natalie Nakase is losing sleep over the Valkyries missing out on the All-WNBA honors, she certainly isn’t showing it. Plenty of critics wrote off the Valkyries as a nice little regular-season story after they locked up the two seed at 32-12.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Natalie Nakase issues stern reminder to Valkyries after WNBA Finals Game 5 win

The Golden State Valkyries are just a win away from a historic title after beating the Atlanta Dream, 64-55, in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center on Monday.

Golden State Valkyries News / EssentiallySports / October 27

'Don’t Feed Into Attention': Natalie Nakase Addresses Valkyries’ All-WNBA Snub Ahead of Game 5 Of the Finals

One would expect a team in the 2026 WNBA Finals to have a couple of players on the All-WNBA First Team, right? Or at least on the Second Team? As it turns out, we would be wrong: not one name from the Golden State Valkyries squad appeared on either All-WNBA team list.

Golden State Valkyries News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Natalie Nakase believes Valkyries fans will ‘sacrifice’ after Game 6 WNBA Finals time change

SAN FRANCISCO – The WNBA scheduling Game 6 of the Finals at 12:30 EST (9:30 PST) on Thursday puts the fans in the difficult situation of choosing between

Golden State Valkyries News / Fadeaway World / October 26

Coach Natalie Nakase Finally Addresses Why Valkyries Skip The National Anthem Amid Trump’s WNBA Boycott Call

Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase finally breaks her silence on why her team stays off the court during the national anthem. Despite a thrilling, ongoing best-of-seven series, the WNBA has found itself in the thick of controversy with two of its Finals teams.

Golden State Valkyries News / EssentiallySports / October 25

'No One Cares Who Starts': Natalie Nakase Reveals Thoughts After Valkyries Become the First Team In WNBA History to Change Multiple Players in Starting Lineup

When Joe Lacob set the ambitious goal of bringing a title to the Bay within five years, Natalie Nakase built the Valkyries around a simple principle: the team comes before the individual.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 25

'Did What It Took To Win': Natalie Nakase Opens Up On Trimming Her Rotation To 7 Players Following Game 4 Win

The Golden State Valkyries came into Game 4 of the WNBA Finals trailing 2-1 and needing a spark. They got it, beating the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday to tie the series at 2-2.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 25

'Heart and Soul Of The Team': Natalie Nakase Opens Up on Valkyries Star’s Game-Clinching Shot Despite Getting Knocked Around for the Entirety of the Game

The Golden State Valkyries needed a response in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, and they got one. After losing Games 2 and 3, they beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday at State Farm Arena to tie the series at 2-2.

Golden State Valkyries News / HITC / October 24

Natalie Nakase explains why Valkyries skip the national anthem

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase has cleared the air on why her squad remains off the floor during the national anthem. The WNBA Finals walked straight into a political firestorm after both the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream stayed in their locker rooms during the national anthem.

Golden State Valkyries News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Natalie Nakase, Gabby Williams & Others Address Scrutiny Over Their National Anthem Conduct During WNBA Finals

The national anthem controversy surrounding the WNBA Finals has drawn increasing scrutiny, yet the reasons behind the teams’ pregame routine remain largely unexplained.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Angel Reese, Dream carry momentum into Game 4 vs. Valkyries

Since letting Game 1 of the WNBA Finals slip away, the Atlanta Dream have taken command in the best-of-seven series against the Golden State Valkyries.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 21

WNBA to Punish Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase After Loss to Atlanta Dream

Natalie Nakase and the Golden State Valkyries are now behind the Atlanta Dream 2-1 in the WNBA Finals after losing Game 3 at State Farm Arena on Wednesday.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 22

Natalie Nakase Handed $500 Punishment Before Dream Take 2-1 Lead Against the Valkyries in WNBA Finals

The Golden State Valkyries needed answers as the team headed to State Farm Arena to attempt to take the lead in the 2026 WNBA Finals. However, frustration

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 21

'Eye-Opening to me': Former College Basketball Player Pinpoints What Cost Golden State Valkyries in Finals Game 2

By virtually every offensive metric, both the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries put on a poor offensive display in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. But that did not appear to be a significant concern for the Valkyries heading into Game 2, particularly given head coach Natalie Nakase’s seemingly relaxed reaction in her postgame press conference.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 16

Dream, Valkyries to launch WNBA Finals journey from 'Ballhalla'

Two teams new to the bright lights of the WNBA Finals go head-to-head Saturday afternoon when the best-of-seven championship series between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries tips off in San Francisco.

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