Phoenix Mercury's Monique Billings taken by Golden State Valkyries in WNBA expansion draft
The Phoenix Mercury's Monique Billings was picked 10th among the 11 players selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA expansion draft on Friday. This draft was for the league's new 13th team to begin building its roster for their inaugural 2025 season.
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.
Golden State Valkyries inaugural roster announced as expansion draft concludes
The WNBA approved the Bay Area franchise in October 2023, making it the league’s first expansion team since the Atlanta Dream in 2008. The Dream was the 14th WNBA franchise at the time, but the contraction of the Houston Comets and Sacramento Monarchs in subsequent years left the league with 12 clubs, a number that has held constant for 15 years.
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1. Iliana Rupert, C, Atlanta Dream. 2. Maria Conde, F, Chicago Sky. 3. Veronica Burton, G, Connecticut Sun. 4. Carla Leite, G, Dallas Wings. 5. Temi Fagbenle, C, Indiana Fever. 6. Kate Martin, G, Las Vegas Aces. 7. Steph Talbot, F, Los Angeles Sparks. 8. Cecilia Zandalasini, F, Minnesota Lynx. 9. Kayla Thornton, F, New York Liberty.
Valkyries select 11 players in WNBA expansion draft
Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin and New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton headlined the group of 11 players selected by the Golden State Valkyries in Friday's WNBA expansion draft.
How the Golden State Valkyries constructed their first WNBA roster
Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and vice president of basketball operations Vanja Černivec met in Nyanin’s office last week to begin a chapter in the franchise’s history. Although Golden State’s expansion draft picks were announced Friday,
Inside the Golden State Valkyries' Inaugural Roster
The Golden State Valkyries made their selections during the Expansion Draft to start forming their inaugural roster. What are the key takeaways?
Power Ranking every member of the Golden State Valkyries roster
The Valkyries selected 11 players during last week's Expansion Draft on ESPN. There were a few surprises (all good ones for the Bay Area team), including the drafting of the Fever's Temi Fagbenle and the fact that 7 of the 11 members of the team are overseas players.
Golden State Valkyries announce 2025 schedule and expansion draft picks
The Golden State Valkyries — announced their 2025 schedule and their first 11 draft picks last week. The Valkyries will play a total of 44 games during the regular season, which runs May through September.
Projected Golden State Valkyries starting lineup and depth chart after the WNBA Expansion Draft
Friday night gave us a glimpse at the new look Golden State Valkyries, and the lineups they could be rolling out next season.
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Sue Bird Explains Why Fever Likely Didn't Protect Temi Fagbenle in Expansion Draft
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Former Iowa standout Kate Martin, veteran free agent Monique Billings among players selected by Bay Area’s new WNBA team.
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Dream Re-Sign Monique Billings
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Sheryl Swoopes says Kayla Thornton and Monique Billings are "really good pickups" for the Valkyries
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