SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Veronica Burton #22 and Kaitlyn Chen #2 of the Golden State Valkyries smile during the game against the Portland Fire on September 18, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The Valkyries might lack “star power” in the traditional sense, but they have seven people who all have a legitimate chance at a postseason award. That makes sense for the team with the second-best record in the WNBA, of course.
All seven likely won’t win, but they do all have a case. Below, the team makes the argument for each of them.
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