Valkyries frontcourt trio misses practice ahead of Portland game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini did not participate in the Golden State Valkyries' practice on September 17. Their availability for the upcoming game against the Portland Fire remains uncertain as they recover from the FIBA World Cup. Head coach Natalie Nakase indicated that their participation would depend on how they feel leading up to the game. Meanwhile, the rest of the Valkyries team, which did not play in the World Cup, focused on intense practice sessions as they prepare for the final stretch of the season. The Valkyries aim to secure playoff positioning, currently sitting two games behind Minnesota for first place and two ahead of Las Vegas.
- •Williams, Salaün, and Zandalasini are recovering from the World Cup.
- •Practice on September 17 emphasized preparation for the final four games.
- •Valkyries entered September 17 two games behind first-place Minnesota.
- •Golden State's magic number is three to secure at least the No. 2 seed.
- •Head coach Nakase expressed the need to check on the trio's availability.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Valkyries frontcourt trio have yet to practice after World Cup. When will they return?
"Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaün and Cecilia Zandalasini weren't at the Golden State Valkyries' practice on Thursday. It appears unlikely they will play Friday against the Portland Fire.
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