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What to expect next from the Golden State Valkyries after WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries have taken their first steps toward building a roster for their inaugural season in 2025, and Friday’s expansion draft suggests there will be significantly more turnover for them in the near future.
Golden State Valkyries pick their players for 2025 in WNBA expansion draft. See list
The first step, however, begins today with the expansion draft. Golden State will select players from the 12 other franchises that have not been protected or cored by those teams, but the Valkyries cannot draft more than one player from any given team.
Golden State Valkyries build roster by taking 11 players in expansion draft, including Kate Martin
The Golden State Valkyries have selected center Iliana Rupert of Atlanta, guard Veronica Burton of Connecticut, guard Carla Leite of Dallas and forward Maria Conde of Chicago with their initial picks of the WNBA expansion draft.
WNBA expansion mock draft: Who should the Golden State Valkyries have their eye on?
The Lynx’s depth helped lead them to the WNBA Finals, but they should be watched closely heading into the expansion draft. Team president and head coach Cheryl Reeve will have to make difficult decisions about who to protect, though no matter what she decides, high-potential or high-impact players will be available.
Golden State Valkyries to pick roster in WNBA expansion draft: Here's what to know
The Golden State Valkyries will start assembling its first roster on Friday in the WNBA Expansion Draft, the league's first since 2008.
Golden State Valkyries build foundation with 2024 WNBA expansion draft picks
Looking ahead, Golden State holds the fifth, 17th, and 30th picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. The team will make its official debut on May 16, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET. The Sparks feature stars like three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby and 2024 All-Rookie Team honoree Rickea Jackson.
What to know about the WNBA expansion draft as Golden State starts filling out its roster
The WNBA will hold its first expansion draft in 16 years. The Golden State Valkyries will begin filling out their roster on Friday in the first expansion draft since the Atlanta Dream came into the league in 2008.
Golden State Valkyries Begin Constructing Inaugural Roster with 11 Selections in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft Presented by State Farm®
The Golden State Valkyries began the process of building their inaugural roster by selecting 11 players in the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft presented by State Farm®
Kate Martin Among 11 Players Golden State Valkyries Select in WNBA Expansion Draft
Golden State selected 11 players, including Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin and New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton, in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft on Friday night.
Golden State Valkyries select Veronica Burton from Connecticut Sun in WNBA expansion draft
Golden State Valkyries took Veronica Burton from the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA's expansion draft. What to know about the WNBA's newest team.
‘Epic day for our franchise’: Golden State Valkyries pick 11 players in expansion draft
Former Iowa standout Kate Martin, veteran free agent Monique Billings among players selected by Bay Area’s new WNBA team.
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