WNBA, Golden State and expansion draft

Golden State Valkyries pick their players for 2025 in WNBA expansion draft. See list
The first step, however, begins today with the expansion draft. Golden State will select players from the 12 other franchises that have not been protected or cored by those teams, but the Valkyries cannot draft more than one player from any given team.
Which players were selected in the WNBA expansion draft?
It is an exciting time for the WNBA and women's basketball. On Friday, the WNBA held an expansion draft for their newest franchise, the Golden State Valkyries.
What to know about the WNBA expansion draft as Golden State starts filling out its roster
The WNBA will hold its first expansion draft in 16 years. The Golden State Valkyries will begin filling out their roster on Friday in the first expansion draft since the Atlanta Dream came into the league in 2008.
Golden State Valkyries to pick roster in WNBA expansion draft: Here's what to know
The Golden State Valkyries will start assembling its first roster on Friday in the WNBA Expansion Draft, the league's first since 2008.
Valkyries select 7 international players in WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries didn't set out to form an international-heavy roster in Friday's WNBA expansion draft as the league's 13th franchise continues to take shape. Heading into the draft, head coach Natalie Nakase and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin said the nonnegotiable attributes they emphasized were "competitiveness,
What to expect next from the Golden State Valkyries after WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries have taken their first steps toward building a roster for their inaugural season in 2025, and Friday’s expansion draft suggests there will be significantly more turnover for them in the near future.
Golden State Valkyries Begin Constructing Inaugural Roster with 11 Selections in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft Presented by State Farm®
The Golden State Valkyries began the process of building their inaugural roster by selecting 11 players in the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft presented by State Farm®
Ride of the Valkyries starts with 11 players taken in WNBA expansion draft
The WNBA’s 13th team stocks its roster, including former Mystics guard Julie Vanloo, a rookie last season at 31.
Golden State Valkyries build foundation with 2024 WNBA expansion draft picks
Looking ahead, Golden State holds the fifth, 17th, and 30th picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. The team will make its official debut on May 16, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET. The Sparks feature stars like three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby and 2024 All-Rookie Team honoree Rickea Jackson.
Projected Golden State Valkyries starting lineup and depth chart after the WNBA Expansion Draft
Friday night gave us a glimpse at the new look Golden State Valkyries, and the lineups they could be rolling out next season.
Golden State Valkyries select Veronica Burton from Connecticut Sun in WNBA expansion draft
Golden State Valkyries took Veronica Burton from the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA's expansion draft. What to know about the WNBA's newest team.
WNBA expansion draft live updates: Valkyries select Temi Fagbenle, Kate Martin, Maria Conde for expansion roster
Follow live to see who the Golden State Valkyries drafted to make up their first WNBA team for the 2025 season.
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