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Kyrie Irving declares lifelong support for Golden State Valkyries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Kyrie Irving declares lifelong support for Golden State Valkyries

Summary

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has announced his allegiance to the Golden State Valkyries, a team he has no prior connections to. While watching the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, Irving expressed his support after the Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces in the second round. This marks a shift from his earlier association with the Dallas Wings, where he had attended games and built relationships. The Valkyries are in their second season after making a playoff appearance last year and are set to face the Atlanta Dream in the Finals.

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By the Numbers

•Kyrie Irving announces support for Golden State Valkyries on October 11, 2026.
•Irving switched allegiance from Dallas Wings to Valkyries after playoff viewing.
•Valkyries swept the reigning champions Las Vegas Aces to advance.
•The Valkyries compete in their second WNBA season, preparing for Finals.
•Next up, the Valkyries face Atlanta Dream in the championship series.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Kyrie Irving announces he’s now a ‘lifelong supporter’ of specific WNBA team he has no links to

What they're saying

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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has declared his allegiance to a WNBA team that is not linked to any of the markets he has previously played in. Athletes usually gravitate towards supporting other teams in their local market if they don’t have any pre-existing allegiances.
— Yahoo Sports

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