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Kaitlyn Chen’s WNBA journey halted — Critics say Valkyries used her popularity
The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s newest expansion team, are facing criticism after waiving rookie guard Kaitlyn Chen, ...
WNBA reacts to Stephen Curry’s Valkyries admission
Steph Curry is excited to see what the Golden State Valkyries will do this season, and the WNBA responded that they are ...
5 things to know about the Golden State Valkyries before their first game
Golden State's roster includes notable WNBA veterans like guard Tiffany Hayes, forward Kayla Thornton, center Temi Fagbenle, ...
How Valkyries’ Nakase rose from coaching depths to make Asian-American history
Natalie Nakase leads the Golden State Valkyries into their inaugural season after grinding through German, Japanese and minor ...
WNBA’s first Asian American head coach is pumped for a historic season
Natalie Nakase, the WNBA’s first Asian American head coach, is channeling the spirit of a Valkyrie woman warrior as the ...
The Valkyries went all-in hyping up an Asian guard. Then they cut her.
The Valkyries cutting Kaitlyn Chen has become a slight controversy for the team among fans for how it marketed her.
Nearly 50 Years Before the Valkyries, Denise Long Rife Was Drafted by the Warriors
As the WNBA welcomes the Golden State Valkyries, the first woman drafted into the NBA remembers her time as the Bay Area’s best women’s player.
Quiz: 50 WNBA players switched teams, can you guess each new starting lineup?
Caitlin Clark, Brittney Griner and Angel Reese have new teammates. Can you guess the starting lineups for all 13 WNBA teams?