Golden State Valkyries clinch second consecutive WNBA playoff appearance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries secured a postseason spot for the second straight season, holding a 29-11 record in their second year of WNBA competition. This follows their 2025 debut, where the franchise became the first expansion team in league history to reach the playoffs. The team currently ranks second in the Western Conference standings. During their inaugural year, the Valkyries finished with a 23-21 record while maintaining the league’s top-ranked defense, allowing 76.3 points per game. Veronica Burton, acquired in the expansion draft, has emerged as a focal point, averaging 12.3 points and 5.8 assists this season. The organization continues to build on a culture that emphasizes defensive consistency and player development beyond the initial expansion phase.
- •The Golden State Valkyries hold a 29-11 record and rank second in the Western Conference.
- •The franchise reached the postseason in 2025 and 2026, marking two consecutive playoff appearances.
- •Veronica Burton leads the team with averages of 12.3 points and 5.8 assists per game.
- •The team set the WNBA record for most wins by an expansion franchise in a debut season.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Golden State Valkyries Are Making Expansion-Team History
"When an expansion team enters a sports league, it is often expected to struggle initially. Building a competitive roster from scratch and establishing a strong front office is an enormous challenge. However, the Golden State Valkyries have proven otherwise. After making WNBA history during their inaugural season, the Valkyries have followed up with an even […] The post The Golden State Valkyries Are Making Expansion-Team History appeared first on The Lead.
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