SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries selected 11 players during Friday’s WNBA expansion draft, ranging from 20-year-old French guard Carla Leite to grizzled veteran Temi Fagbenle.

Aside from Martin, the Valkyries also acquired solid pieces in Temi Fagbenle, Iliana Rupert, Cecilia Zandalasini and Kayla Thornton—all of whom have won at least one championship in the WNBA. The Valkyries' inaugural game will be against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin, who quickly became a fan favorite in her rookie season, is headed to San Francisco after the Golden State Valkyries selected her in the WNBA expansion draft

The Fever star was among those who chimed in over the news her former Iowa teammate was departing for the Bay Area.

The Valkyries did not select a player from the Seattle Storm. They also hold the fifth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, along with abundant cap space to sign free agents. Natalie Nakase has already been announced as the franchise's first head coach.

Golden State selected 11 players, including Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin and New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton, in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft on Friday night.

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