WNBA team
Golden State Valkyries
15 players are listed on the current roster.
2026 record: 32-12. Conference rank: 2nd in the Western Conference. Playoff seed: 2.
Western Conference.
2026 season
Season summary

At the end of the 2026 regular season, the Golden State Valkyries are 32-12, 2nd in the Western Conference, and 1 game back. The Golden State Valkyries were the 2nd seed when the playoffs began. Beside the record, the Golden State Valkyries had home 17-5 and road 15-7, a last-10 of 7-3, and a streak of W1. The Golden State Valkyries were led in the 2026 regular season by Gabby Williams in scoring at 14.4 points per game, Kiah Stokes in rebounds at 5.8 rebounds per game, and Veronica Burton in assists at 5.7 assists per game. Most minutes on the Golden State Valkyries went to Veronica Burton, at 28.6 per game. The Golden State Valkyries opened the first round with a 104-80 win, dropped Game 2 108-100 in overtime, and closed the Wings out 77-73 to win the series 2-1. In the semifinals they beat the Aces 71-60 and 83-81 and lead 2-0 heading into Game 3. First-round and semifinal stories: Wings Game 1, Wings Game 2, Wings Game 3, Aces Game 1, Aces Game 2, Game 3 preview.
Current roster
Players
| No. | Player | Pos | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Aminata Gueye | Center | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Ashten Prechtel | Forward | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| 24 | Cecilia Zandalasini | Forward | 8.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| 1 | Gabby Williams | Forward | 14.4 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| 12 | Iliana Rupert | Center | - | - | - |
| 13 | Janelle Salaun | Forward | 12.7 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
| 4 | Juste Jocyte | Guard | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| 6 | Kaila Charles | Guard | 6.3 | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| 2 | Kaitlyn Chen | Guard | 7.2 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| 5 | Kayla Thornton | Forward | 7.7 | 4.5 | 0.7 |
| 41 | Kiah Stokes | Center | 3.6 | 5.8 | 1.3 |
| 3 | Laeticia Amihere | Forward | 3.9 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| 7 | Miela Sowah | Guard | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Tiffany Hayes | Guard | 9.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| 22 | Veronica Burton | Guard | 12.2 | 3.6 | 5.7 |
2026 regular season
Team leaders
Most minutes: Veronica Burton (28.6 per game), Gabby Williams (25.1 per game), Kayla Thornton (24.3 per game), Kiah Stokes (22.3 per game), and Janelle Salaun (22.1 per game).
- Points: Gabby Williams (14.4 per game).
- Rebounds: Kiah Stokes (5.8 per game).
- Assists: Veronica Burton (5.7 per game).
News
Latest stories
Valkyries or Dream players will each get $60,000 for the 2026 WNBA title, up from $22,908
Gabby Williams scores 8 of the last 9 as Valkyries beat Dream 68-64 in Finals Game 1
Goapele, Rita Moreno and Larry June set for Valkyries' Finals Game 1; Alanis Morissette sings before Game 2
WNBA Finals open Saturday at 12:30 PM PT with the Valkyries hosting the Dream in Game 1
WNBA Finals attendance by year, record and history (2002–2026)
How the Valkyries’ league-best defense takes away the next option, not just the first
WNBA Finals arrive after 51 games topped 1 million viewers
WNBA Finals Game 1 preview: Atlanta’s +19 pressure meets Golden State’s +23 rebounding
Semis Game 3 Preview: Can the Liberty and Aces Do What No WNBA Team Has Done?
Valkyries beat Aces 87-77 in overtime to sweep their way into the WNBA Finals
Burton's late three and Stokes' block lift Valkyries over Aces 83-81
Valkyries Own the Glass, Stun the Aces 71-60 in Semis Game 1
Valkyries Close Out the Wings 77-73, Win Series 2-1
Ogunbowale Scores 45, Wings Beat Valkyries 108-100 in OT
Valkyries Blow Out Wings 104-80 in Game 1
Full Court Buckets coverage of the Golden State Valkyries
- Valkyries or Dream players will each get $60,000 for the 2026 WNBA title, up from $22,908
- Gabby Williams scores 8 of the last 9 as Valkyries beat Dream 68-64 in Finals Game 1
- Goapele, Rita Moreno and Larry June set for Valkyries' Finals Game 1; Alanis Morissette sings before Game 2
- WNBA Finals open Saturday at 12:30 PM PT with the Valkyries hosting the Dream in Game 1
- WNBA Finals attendance by year, record and history (2002–2026)
- How the Valkyries’ league-best defense takes away the next option, not just the first
- WNBA Finals arrive after 51 games topped 1 million viewers
- WNBA Finals Game 1 preview: Atlanta’s +19 pressure meets Golden State’s +23 rebounding
- Semis Game 3 Preview: Can the Liberty and Aces Do What No WNBA Team Has Done?
- Valkyries beat Aces 87-77 in overtime to sweep their way into the WNBA Finals
- Dream sweep the Liberty, 85-83, and head to the WNBA Finals
- Burton's late three and Stokes' block lift Valkyries over Aces 83-81
- Valkyries Own the Glass, Stun the Aces 71-60 in Semis Game 1
- Angel Reese follows DPOY award with four steals against Liberty
- Valkyries Close Out the Wings 77-73, Win Series 2-1
- Ogunbowale Scores 45, Wings Beat Valkyries 108-100 in OT
- Aces vs. Fever Series Breakdown: A'ja Wilson Won the Matchup That Mattered
- WNBA Expansion Teams 2026: Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo
- Valkyries Blow Out Wings 104-80 in Game 1
