Golden State Valkyries Announce Natalie Nakase as Head Coach

October 10, 2024 - The Golden State Valkyries have named Natalie Nakase as head coach, it was announced today. Nakase takes the helm of the Valkyries following over 16 years of coaching professional basketball, including 10 seasons in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers, and three seasons as first assistant coach with the Las Vegas Aces. Nakase will report to Valkyries General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin, and begins her tenure with the team on October 21. "Being named the head coach of the Golden State Valkyries is... Full Story

Golden State Valkyries Unveil Brand Identity

May 14, 2024 - OAKLAND, Calif. - The Golden State Valkyries unveiled the team's brand identity, it was announced today. Originating from Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering - flying through air and sea alike. This brand is Golden State's modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce. The franchise, which marks the first WNBA expansion team since 2008, will begin play in the 2025 WNBA season at Chase Center. The Valkyries, the WNBA affiliate team... Full Story

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• Golden State Valkyries name Natalie Nakase first head coach - WNBA USA Today (October 11)
• Valkyries See Bueckers Chance Fade as WNBA Sets Draft Slot - WNBA Sportico (October 11)
• Las Vegas Aces assistant Natalie Nakase hired as head coach of new WNBA team - WNBA KTNV (October 10)
• Aces lose assistant coach to Golden State expansion team - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal (October 10)
• Who did the Valkyries hire? Expansion team tabs Natalie Nakase as head coach - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (October 10)
• The Golden State Valkyries want to set the standard for future WNBA expansion - WNBA SBNation.com (October 7)
• How the WNBA expansion draft poses threat to Liberty's depth - WNBA New York Daily News (October 1)
• What does the WNBA expansion draft mean for the Sky? - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (October 1)
• Golden State Valkyries expansion draft announced by WNBA - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (September 30)
• WNBA teams allowed to protect up to 6 players the for upcoming expansion draft for Golden State Valkyries - WNBA Chicago Tribune (September 30)
• Golden State Valkyries are blank canvas. How will GM Ohemaa Nyanin paint? - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (September 22)
• Bay Area expansion Valkyries talk of WNBA All-Star weekend - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (July 21)
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