OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Fresh off a history-making playoff run in their inaugural season, the Golden State Valkyries are already gearing up for much more in Year 2.

And so are their faithful fans.

President Jess Smith said Tuesday that more than 90% of season-ticketholders have re-committed for the 2026 season — and that's some 10,000-plus fans. And the Valkyries know expectations will be even greater after such a successful first year, with Smith noting everybody is focused on “How can we do it better?"

Golden State became the first franchise in WNBA history to reach the postseason in its inaugural year.

“We're not satisfied,” Smith said at the team's Oakland training facility. “This is the beginning of the beginning. This isn't a movie premiere, this is a team that will be here foreve

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