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Kate Martin still playing vital practice role for Valkyries amid Grade 2 quad strain

OAKLAND – The Golden State Valkyries will be without fan-favorite Kate Martin for the foreseeable future. The team announced Tuesday morning that the third-year guard out of Iowa has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 quad strain.

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Valkyries Announce Unfortunate Kate Martin Injury Update Before 3rd WNBA Season

The Golden State Valkyries made history in Year 1 and Kate Martin was part of it. Martin was acquired by Golden State in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft from the Las Vegas Aces, where she was selected 18th overall in 2024 out of the University of Iowa.

Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase praises Kayla Thornton in her first game back since season-ending injury

SAN FRANCISCO – As per her postgame tradition, Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin stood in the tunnel high-fiving and hyping up the trail of players coming off the court after their 78-76 preseason win over the Seattle Storm.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

Kayla Thornton leads early standouts as ‘calm’ Valkyries begin training camp

OAKLAND – There is a different air about the Golden State Valkyries, fresh off their inaugural season in the WNBA. Sure, the trademark competitive fire that head coach Natalie Nakase instilled in year one remains the same.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / April 23

WNBA season preview: What's in store for expansion clubs, plus Year 2 stakes for Valkyries

Let's take a closer look at the WNBA's two expansion franchises — the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire — as well as look at what's in store for the Golden State Valkyries in Year 2.

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Five WNBA players to watch in 2026

Most impactful offseason additions: Angel Reese could be living the dream

Caitlin Clark puts Fever teammates on notice about her role

Fever, Clark remain massive draw as WNBA reveals 2026 TV lineup

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Tiffany Hayes outlines what brought her back to Valkyries for 13th season

OAKLAND – The gym gets lighter, and smiles get wider, whenever Tiffany Hayes steps onto the court for the Golden State Valkyries. After an offseason abroad, the veteran guard is back with the Valkyries for her 13th season in the WNBA, after resigning with the team on a one-year, protected $600,000 contract.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton drops mic on injury return for 2026 season

OAKLAND – With Golden State Valkyries training camp underway, Kayla Thornton is back and better than ever as the All-Star forward looks to make her return to the court after her season-ending knee injury last season.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / April 18

Valkyries re-sign G Tiffany Hayes to 1-year deal

The Golden State Valkyries re-signed free agent guard Tiffany Hayes to a one-year deal on Saturday. Terms were not disclosed. Hayes, 36, averaged 11.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 26 games (24 starts) during the Valkyries' debut season in 2025.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Valkyries GM Addresses Unexpected Flau'jae Johnson Decision During WNBA Draft

The Golden State Valkyries delivered the biggest shock of the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday. The franchise, which went 23-21 in its inaugural 2025 season, selected LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson with the eighth overall pick. Johnson did not stay for long.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / April 14

WNBA Draft winners, losers: UCLA sets record, stunning Flau'jae Johnson trade shakes up Round 1

The next class of WNBA stars have arrived. The 2026 WNBA Draft was Monday, and here are our winners and losers.

Paige Bueckers reacts to her girlfriend Azzi Fudd going No. 1 to Wings

Major news emerges about Sophie Cunningham’s future

Caitlin Clark's massive raise is already dictating Fever's offseason

Chicago Sky add another player who feuded with Clark

Mercury re-sign Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

Valkyries lose promising young guard to Portland in WNBA Expansion Draft

SAN FRANCISCO– With the loaded WNBA offseason underway, the Golden State Valkyries have taken an expected hit to their depth after the 2026 Expansion Draft between the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo.

Valkyries unveil new violet jerseys ahead of 2026 WNBA season

When the Golden State Valkyries take the court for the 2026 WNBA season, they’ll be decked out in jerseys that feature a new colorway. The Valkyries debuted their new Nike Explorer Edition jerseys on social media on Monday, revealing that the new look will bring the franchise’s trademark violet to the forefront for the first time.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 18

Fiery Kate Martin–Skylar Diggins Exchange Ends in Double Technical at Unrivaled

Unrivaled has seen its fair share of competitive spats on the court during the 3-on-3 league's second season, with Kate Martin and Skylar Diggins adding to that on Tuesday night.