Notable Takeaways from Valkyries vs. Lynx in the Regular Season

September 12, 2025 - The Golden State Valkyries and Minnesota Lynx played four times in the regular season ahead of their first-round series, including two matchups this month. The Valkyries were swept in the regular season series 4-0, including three double-digit losses. Read below for a recap of the season series and three notable takeaways from those matchups. Sept. 11: Lynx 72 - Valkyries 53 The Valkyries will be the eighth seed in the WNBA playoffs after their 72-53 regular season finale loss to the Lynx ... Full Story

Valkyries Preview Franchise's Historic Playoff Debut, Embrace Underdog Mentality

September 12, 2025 - The Golden State Valkyries have made WNBA history by becoming the first expansion team to make the playoffs in their inaugural season. The Valkyries' playoff run begins on Sunday when they face the top-seeded Lynx in Minnesota at 10 a.m. PT. Read below for some notable quotes ahead of their playoff debut. "I'm supposed to do this, that's my mentality. I told the girls that we intentionally picked you guys for this reason, to do things for the first time. Credit to General Manager Ohemaaaa Nya... Full Story

Series Preview: Valkyries vs. Lynx - 9/14/25

September 12, 2025 - The eighth-seeded Golden State Valkyries will play their first-ever playoff game when they battle the top-seeded Lynx in Minnesota for Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA playoffs on Sunday. The Valkyries made WNBA history as the winningest expansion team in their inaugural season (23 wins) and the first to make the playoffs. The Lynx tied the 2023 Las Vegas Aces for the most wins in a single season in league history (34). Minnesota is fresh off a WNBA Finals appearance last season in which they were one ga... Full Story

Burton, Nakase and SalaÜn Earn Associated Press Honors

September 12, 2025 - OAKLAND, Calif. - Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton was named the Associated Press Most Improved Player of the Year, Head Coach Natalie Nakase was tabbed AP Coach of the Year, and forward Janelle Salaün was selected to the AP All-Rookie Team, the AP announced today. The awards were voted on by a panel of national women's basketball sportswriters. Burton started all 44 games for Golden State this season, averaging 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. The guard wr... Full Story

• Burton, Nakase and SalaÜn Earn Associated Press Honors - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 12
• Valkyries to Face the Minnesota Lynx in Round One of the WNBA Playoffs; to Begin on September 14 in Minneapolis - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 12
• Golden State Valkyries (23-21) vs. Minnesota Lynx (34-10) Postgame Notes and Quotes - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 11
• Valkyries Fall to Lynx, Setting up Rematch in First Round of 2025 Playoffs - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 11
• Game Preview: Valkyries at Lynx - 9/11/25 - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 10
• Golden State Valkyries (23-20) vs. Seattle Storm (23-21) Postgame Notes and Quotes - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 10
• Valkyries Fall in Seattle; Storm Clinch Final Playoff Spot - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 10
• Game Preview: Valkyries at Storm 9/9/25 - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 8
• Golden State Valkyries Waive Center Elizabeth Kitley - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 8
• Valkyries Fall Short In Thriller Home Finale Against Lynx - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 6
• Golden State Valkyries Set All-Time WNBA Attendance Record - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 6
• Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Lynx - 9/6/25 - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 5
• Game Preview: Valkyries vs. Wings - 9/4/25 - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 5
• Golden State Valkyries (23-18) vs. Dallas Wings (9-33) Postgame Notes - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 5
• Golden State Valkyries Clinch Postseason Berth; Become First-Ever WNBA Expansion Franchise to Reach Playoffs in Inaugural Season - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) September 5
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September 14	WNBA	Golden State at Minnesota (Playoff Gm. 1)	1:00 p.m.
September 11	WNBA	Golden State 53 at Minnesota 72	Final
September 9	WNBA	Golden State 73 at Seattle 74	Final
September 6	WNBA	Minnesota 78 at Golden State 72	Final
September 4	WNBA	Dallas 80 at Golden State 84	Final
September 2	WNBA	New York 58 at Golden State 66	Final
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• Valkyries' Natalie Nakase, Veronica Burton, Janelle Salaün earn WNBA honors - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (September 12)
• Ex-Wolverine frontrunner for at least one major WNBA award - WNBA MLive (September 12)
• Valkyries playoff preview: What to know about the Minnesota Lynx - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (September 12)
• Lynx beat Golden State in finale, get Valkyries in playoff opener - WNBA St. Paul Pioneer Press (September 12)
• Valkyries vs. Lynx: WNBA 2025 regular season finale - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (September 12)
• What Valkyries need to do to avoid playing league-best Lynx in first round - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (September 10)
• Takeaways: Valkyries squander chance to lock up No. 6 seed with loss to Storm - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (September 10)
• Seattle Storm beat Valkyries 74-73, clinch last playoff spot - WNBA My Northwest (September 10)
• Wheeler's go-ahead jumper gives Storm a 74-73 win over Valkyries to secure last WNBA playoff spot - WNBA KING (September 10)
• Storm vs. Valkyries: Playoff hopes on the line in Seattle - WNBA KING (September 10)
• Valkyries activate Cecilia Zandalasini from injury, waive Elizabeth Kitley - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (September 9)
• Valkyries at Chase Center: Top moments of inaugural season in Ballhalla - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (September 8)
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