In just their first season in the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries have emerged as one of the most compelling storylines in professional women’s basketball. The expansion franchise sits at 18-16 in seventh place in playoff seeding, with a realistic chance of securing that postseason berth. That’s a remarkable position to be in for an organization that didn’t exist 18 months ago. However, with the WNBA trade deadline now behind them and injuries mounting, including the season-ending loss of All-Star Kayla Thornton, Golden State must navigate the final weeks of the regular season with precision.

Backed by the NBA's Golden State Warriors and led by first-year head coach and Coach of the Year candidate Natalie Nakase, the Valkyries have defied expectations, not merely surviving, but thrivin

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