Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase accused a Phoenix Mercury player of kicking her leg out to trip point guard Veronica Burton during Tuesday’s 98-91 loss.

Golden State Valkyries Apologize to Kate Martin Before Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries looked to close out their two-game road trip with a win, taking on the Angel Reese-less Chicago Sky on Friday night.

Defense in basketball is an inherently physical effort. Players are required to target the ball and not other players, something that ends up being governed by

In Year 1, Natalie Nakase and the Valkyries revealed how they built a successful WNBA expansion team from scratch.

It’s beginning to feel a lot like the postseason. The WNBA has less than one month before the start of the playoffs, and the intensity kicked up a notch last week. Whether it was teams recognizing how little time is left to solidify playoff positioning or the aided boost of Rivals Week matchups,

Rising through the ranks, Veronica Burton’s impact on the court is undeniable—her playmaking and defense are shaping her value in a league where every contract tells a story. Check all about her deal with the Golden State Valkyries.

Veronica Burton makes WNBA history, but her record-setting night isn’t enough as the Valkyries fall to the Mercury.

When multiple players left for the EuroBasket tournament in June, Golden State stayed afloat. When injured All-Star Kayla Thornton was ruled out for the rest of the season last month, the Valkyries stepped up and won games without their unquestioned leader.