WNBA experts Ben Pickman, Zena Keita and LaChina Robinson give their takes on the Valkyries’ strong start to the season

Carla Leite of Golden State got her first WNBA start while Seattle’s Dominique Malonga, the former No. 2 overall pick, continues developing her game

The Golden State Valkyries look more like a playoff contender than a newly-formed expansion team. Utilizing depth, cohesion, and a next-player-up mentality, Golden State has become one of the WNBA’s more entertaining teams to watch just ten games into their existence as a franchise.

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Weeks into its inaugural season, the Bay Area’s expansion franchise is blowing past league precedents for sponsorships and ticket sales—and even surpassing some pro men’s clubs.

One of the most wholesome moments of the 2025 WNBA Draft was when former UConn Huskies standout guard Kaitlyn Chen was selected by the Golden State Valkyries wi

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Paige Bueckers, in her first WNBA season, has been one of the bright spots for Dallas. Although she has missed four of the team’s 12 games, she leads the Wings in scoring at 17.4 points per game. Dallas hopes a special boost on Tuesday night can help her and the team secure a second win of the season.

The Golden State Valkyries have begun their inaugural season about as well as they could have hoped. Picked last in nearly every preseason power ranking, the Valkyries sit at 4-5 on the young season after a thrilling 89-81 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night.

The Dallas Wings held practice on Monday ahead of their upcoming Tuesday night matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. Arike Ogunbowale — who did not practice Sunday due to an illness — returned on Monday and will seemingly be available for Tuesday's game barring any unforeseen circumstances.