Golden State Valkyries: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Valkyries Coach Gets Honest on Missing Kate Martin: 'She's Family'

The Golden State Valkyries-Los Angeles Sparks game wasn't just any regular-season matchup. The crowd inside Chase Center welcomed back fan favorite Kate Martin for the first time since the home team waived her.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Kate Martin's Heartfelt Message for Valkyries Fans in Ballhalla Return

Kate Martin returned for the first time at Ballhalla, also known as Chase Center, as a member of the Los Angeles Sparks. She shared a heartfelt message for fans who cheered for her last season while she was still with the Golden State Valkyries.

Golden State Valkyries News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / June 15

Kate Martin gets emotional about Valkyries exit: ‘It’s still pretty fresh’

SAN FRANCISCO – The wounds from leaving the Golden State Valkyries, against her own terms, are still raw for Kate Martin. Even as she finds success with

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Valkyries Insider Explains the Decision Behind Kate Martin’s Golden State Exit

The Valkyries parted ways with Kate Martin just before the 2026 regular season. Now, a WNBA insider and Golden State Valkyries insider has revealed why the team decided to show their guard the exit door.

Kate Martin News / Total Pro Sports / June 13

Valkyries Insider Lifts the Lid on the Sudden Roster Crisis That Cost Kate Martin Her Spot

Kate Martin came to the 2024 WNBA draft to show support for her teammate Caitlin Clark, and when the Aces selected her in the draft, the player began her journey in the league.

Golden State Valkyries News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Natalie Nakase Details Cautious Injury Management Plan For Valkyries’ Forward Juste Jocyte

The Golden State Valkyries coach, Natalie Nakase, mentioned early in the season that the franchise is aiming for the championship and only looking to keep ‘quality players’ on the roster.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 31

Natalie Nakase points to gameplan execution after A’ja Wilson dismantles Valkyries

SAN FRANCISCO– For the first time all season, the Golden State Valkyries looked helpless, falling to the Las Vegas Aces 91-81 at home. And that tends to happen more often than not when you run up against A’Ja Wilson, as the four-time MVP completely dismantled the Golden State defense on her way to 28 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocks.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 31

Aces HC Becky Hammon becomes second fastest to 150 wins

Just one WNBA coach has totaled 150 career wins faster than Las Vegas' Becky Hammon, who reached the milestone Sunday thanks to the Aces' 91-81 win over the Golden State Valkyries.

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Golden State Valkyries News / The Lead / May 29

Valkyries Lost Fan Retention With Last-Minute Kate Martin Cut

WNBA teams finalized and submitted their rosters on May 7. Each team was required to reduce its roster to 12 players, with an exception for developmental players.

Golden State Valkyries News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 29

Natalie Nakase’s Fever Rivalry Response Says Everything About Valkyries Culture

There was a ton of anticipation for the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever's rematch on May 28, given how great the game between these two teams was less than a week earlier.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 16

I played Natalie Nakase, Valkyries coaching staff, and got absolutely destroyed

OAKLAND– This game was inevitable once Natalie Nakase saw her mentor Joe Mazzulla and his Boston Celtics coaching staff completely dismantle the Massachusetts media in a surprise pick-up basketball game.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase takes the blame for first loss after rough shooting

SAN FRANCISCO– When the offense is flowing and the threes are dropping, the Golden State Valkyries look like absolute world beaters. But when it is not, you get outcomes like this, a 69-63 defeat to the Chicago Sky at home, their first loss of the season.

Golden State Valkyries News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 11

Natalie Nakase’s honest thoughts on potentially shaking up Valkyries’ starting unit

SAN FRANCISCO– It’s going to be really hard to keep Janelle Salaün out of the Golden State Valkyries starting lineup if this is the kind of offense she’s going to produce.

WNBA News / HerSportsNation / May 11

'It Was Not Easy': Kate Martin Responds After Unexpected Release From Valkyries

Kate Martin is getting another chance to secure her spot in the WNBA. After the Golden State Valkyries cut her from the roster ahead of the new season, the Los Angeles Sparks grabbed the opportunity to sign her to a developmental contract.

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Kate Martin Holds Back Tears in First Interview After Being Waived

Kate Martin established herself as a reliable backup guard for the Golden State Valkyries last season. She averaged 6.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 42 games played.

Kate Martin News / ESPN / May 10

Martin joins Sparks, says Valkyries cut 'brutal'

The Sparks on Sunday announced they had signed Kate Martin to a development roster spot, four days after she was waived by the Valkyries.

Golden State Valkyries News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 9

Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase credits Kaitlyn Chen’s offseason work for opening night dominance

It was not a mistake that Kaitlyn Chen made the Golden State Valkyries final 12-player roster, and she proved it in their 91-80 season-opener win over the Seattle Storm on the road.

Golden State Valkyries News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Natalie Nakase addresses Iliana Rupert’s pregnancy, Valkyries waiving Kate Martin

With so many emotions swirling in the air for the Golden State Valkyries, coach Natalie Nakase wants her team to just take it all in. “What I’m learning through being a head coach is you’ve got to let your players sit in their emotions.

WNBA News / HerSportsNation / May 6

Valkyries GM Breaks Silence on Flau’jae Johnson, Marta Suarez Move

A lot of questions were being raised about the Valkyries’ plan because of the way they handled Flau’Jae Johnson and Marta Suarez. But the franchise’s GM, Ohemaa Nyanin, recently came clear on the mindset that led to those decisions.

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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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.