LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 9: Cecilia Zandalasini #24 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket during the game against the Las Vegas Aces during Semi-Finals Game 3 on October 9, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)
WNBA free agency won’t begin until the end of January, but it’s never too early to start looking ahead. The Golden State Valkyries can pretty much do anything they want because of their $3 million in cap space once their free agents hit the market in Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Laeticia Amihere and Cecilia Zandalasini. Even if they keep the two RFAs, they should still have room to be flexible.
The biggest question going into the offseason is what happens with Iliana Rupert and if she is ready to play next season after missing the championship year due to pregnancy.
Here are a few players they might consider in the next few months.
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