golden state valkyries

Established

2025

San Francisco, California

Chase Center: cap. 18,064

Recent

2025 Record 23-21 (.523) • 2024 Record: None 

2 Year Record: 23-21 (.523)

Championships

N/A

Notable Players

N/A

Current Roster

Guards: Veronica Burton, Kaitlyn Chen, Tiffany Hayes, Kate Martin

Forwards: Temi Fagbenle, Kayla Thornton, Monique Billings, Laeticia Amihere, Janelle Salaün, Cecilia Zandalasini

Head Coach: Natalie Nakase

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2026 WNBA Draft

OUTSTANDING TRADES

INCOMING: None

OUTGOING: None

2026 Draft Picks

Round 1: 8th

Round 2: 23rd

Round 3: 38th

2026 WNBA Mock

2026 Actual WNBA Draft

Draft Grade: 

Instant Analysis: 

One-Month Check-In:

End-of-Season Review: 

Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2029?

OUTSTANDING TRADES

None.

2025 Draft Picks

Round 1: 5th

Round 2: 17th

Round 3: 30th

Actual 2025 Mock Draft

5-6 | G Georgia Amoore

6-7 | C Sedona Prince

6-0 | F Liatu King

Actual 2025 WNBA Draft

6-2 | G  Juste Jocyte

6-2 | G  Shyanne Sellers

5-9 | G  Kaitlyn Chen

Draft Grade: C

Instant Analysis: The Valkyrie had an interesting draft, landing a C grade for their selections. Jocyte is an intriguing prospect with upside, but it’s fair to wonder whether Amoore or Van Lith would have been better fits for the new franchise. Sellers was a strong value pick, bringing solid versatility, but Chen feels like a reach given other available options. If Jocyte develops as hoped, this class could prove more impactful than expected, but for now, the Valkyries’ strategy raises questions.

One-Month Check-In: Justė Jocytė, their first-round pick, may not join the team this year as she continues to develop overseas—leaving a key piece of their future still on hold. Shyanne Sellers was waived during training camp, and Kaitlyn Chen was also initially cut but later re-signed. While this class hasn’t made a major impact yet, Jocytė’s long-term development might shift the narrative.

🔗 Read the Rookie Report: 1 Month Check-In.

Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2028?