Valkyries improve to 6-5 in second WNBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries have started the 2026 WNBA season with a record of 6-5, currently placing sixth in the standings. The team has achieved significant victories against the New York Liberty and Indiana Fever, building on their successful inaugural season where they finished above.500. Key to their success has been enhanced 3-point shooting, with the Valkyries leading the league at 38.1 percent. However, concerns about their two-point shooting persist as they rank last in that category. The team continues to focus on a defense-first identity.
- •Valkyries sit at No. 6 in WNBA standings.
- •Team currently holds a 6-5 record after recent key wins.
- •They lead the league in 3-point shooting at 38.1 percent.
- •Valkyries rank last in the WNBA for two-point shooting.
- •Defense remains a cornerstone of the Valkyries' strategy.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — In their second WNBA season, the Valkyries are forging a winning identity.
"The Valkyries may not be sneaking up on anyone like they did last season, but they’ve still taken a step or two forward.
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