Analysis

Valkyries Insider: How the Valkyries have thrust themselves into title contention

Jul 13, 2026

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5 min read

Valkyries Insider: How the Valkyries have thrust themselves into title contention

Golden State is 4-0 to start its east-coast road trip and sits near the top of the WNBA standings. How did that happen?

Marisa Ingemi

The IX Sports

Valkyries Report: How the Valkyries made guard rebounding their ultimate weapon

Jul 8, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: How the Valkyries made guard rebounding their ultimate weapon

Despite being undersized, the Valkyries fight has put them in positions to win.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: What the Valkyries have done to win five games in a row

Jul 7, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: What the Valkyries have done to win five games in a row

How have the Valkyries matched a franchise-record win streak?

Marisa Ingemi

Mission Local

Valkyries Report: At the (near) halfway mark, where are the Valkyries at?

Jul 4, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: At the (near) halfway mark, where are the Valkyries at?

This week's Mission Local partnership story: When they shoot they win—and other things we’ve learned about the Valks.

Marisa Ingemi

News

Valkyries Insider: Kayla Thornton's comeback season as a do-it-all-forward

Jul 3, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: Kayla Thornton's comeback season as a do-it-all-forward

Kayla Thornton is being asked to do it all. How has she stayed reliable after her knee injury?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Report: How "the tweeners" have powered the Valkyries

Jul 1, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: How "the tweeners" have powered the Valkyries

The three Valkyries forwards playing in the post have had to work harder this year.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Report: Gabby Williams has become who she was meant to be

Jun 30, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Report: Gabby Williams has become who she was meant to be

Gabby Williams is finding and embracing her star power with the Valkyries.

Marisa Ingemi

Exclusive

Valkyries Insider: Laeticia Amihere giving it her all no matter the playing time

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Laeticia Amihere giving it her all no matter the playing time

The Valkyries center has felt the love while going through a minutes drought

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Zandalasini navigating tougher defenses as a starter

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Zandalasini navigating tougher defenses as a starter

Cecilia Zandalasini is still finding herself this season as the Valkyries ask for more from her.

Marisa Ingemi

Mission Local

Valkyries Report: What makes the Valkyries defense effective?

Jun 16, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: What makes the Valkyries defense effective?

This week's free newsletter in partnership with Mission Local takes a look at how the Valkyries' defense has found success

Marisa Ingemi

Exclusive

Valkyries Insider: What is the Juste Jocyte plan?

Jun 12, 2026

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2 min read

Valkyries Insider: What is the Juste Jocyte plan?

Natalie Nakase says she wants the rookie to be a ballhandler. Will that work?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Quarter mark grades for the Valkyries

Jun 9, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: Quarter mark grades for the Valkyries

Through 11 games, the Valkyries look better than this time a year ago. How have they improved?

Marisa Ingemi

Exclusive

Valkyries Insider: Carla Leite thriving in expanded role with Portland

Jun 8, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Carla Leite thriving in expanded role with Portland

After rookie year with Golden State, Carla Leite is thriving as Portland's starting point guard.

Marisa Ingemi

Game stories

Valkyries Report: Will center depth be Golden State's weakness all season?

Jun 1, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Report: Will center depth be Golden State's weakness all season?

The Valkyries got burnt in the paint against Las Vegas. Is that a sign of things to come?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: The evolution of Kaitlyn Chen

May 27, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: The evolution of Kaitlyn Chen

How the Valkyries turned their 2025 third-round pick into a reliable backup point guard.

Marisa Ingemi

Mission Local

Valkyries Report: How Miela Sowah found her shot

May 20, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Report: How Miela Sowah found her shot

Meet the first-ever Valkyries developmental player, Miela Sowah. This story is in partnership with Mission Local

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: How Kaila Charles took advantage of her WNBA chance

May 19, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: How Kaila Charles took advantage of her WNBA chance

From not knowing where she would be week to week to starting for the Valkyries, Charles is a WNBA success story

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Will the real Valkyries offense please stand up?

May 18, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Will the real Valkyries offense please stand up?

What kind of an offense will the Valkyries actually play this season?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Puzzling out the Valkyries' center dilemma

May 11, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Puzzling out the Valkyries' center dilemma

How should the Valkyries handle their frontcourt going forward?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

2026 WNBA Season Preview from a Valkyries perspective

May 7, 2026

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6 min read

2026 WNBA Season Preview from a Valkyries perspective

How do the other 14 teams impact the Golden State Valkyries going into their second WNBA season?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Ohemaa Nyanin, Marta Suarez and what really happened on draft night

May 6, 2026

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3 min read

Valkyries Insider: Ohemaa Nyanin, Marta Suarez and what really happened on draft night

The Valkyries GM opened up a lot more during media day about what happened before the Valkyries cut their second-round pick following the draft-day trade.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: What makes an elite defense?

May 1, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: What makes an elite defense?

The Golden State Valkyries want to have the best defense in the WNBA. Is that possible? Plus, updates on Kate Martin's injury and Gabby Williams joining the team.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: How Kaitlyn Chen can build on her rookie season

Apr 27, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: How Kaitlyn Chen can build on her rookie season

Where does the Valkyries second-year point guard fit in the rotation?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: What to expect in Tiffany Hayes' 14th WNBA season

Apr 24, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: What to expect in Tiffany Hayes' 14th WNBA season

The veteran guard signed a one-year deal with the Valkyries. After dealing with injuries last year, where does she fit in this year's team?

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: Is this Kate Martin's breakout season?

Apr 22, 2026

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4 min read

Valkyries Insider: Is this Kate Martin's breakout season?

The third-year guard opened up about what kind of a season she wants to have with the Valkyries.

Marisa Ingemi

Analysis

Valkyries Insider: How the Valkyries have thrust themselves into title contention

Valkyries Report: How the Valkyries made guard rebounding their ultimate weapon

Valkyries Insider: What the Valkyries have done to win five games in a row

Valkyries Report: At the (near) halfway mark, where are the Valkyries at?

Valkyries Insider: Kayla Thornton's comeback season as a do-it-all-forward

Valkyries Report: How "the tweeners" have powered the Valkyries

Valkyries Report: Gabby Williams has become who she was meant to be

Valkyries Insider: Laeticia Amihere giving it her all no matter the playing time

Valkyries Insider: Zandalasini navigating tougher defenses as a starter

Valkyries Report: What makes the Valkyries defense effective?

Valkyries Insider: What is the Juste Jocyte plan?

Valkyries Insider: Quarter mark grades for the Valkyries

Valkyries Insider: Carla Leite thriving in expanded role with Portland

Valkyries Report: Will center depth be Golden State's weakness all season?

Valkyries Insider: The evolution of Kaitlyn Chen

Valkyries Report: How Miela Sowah found her shot

Valkyries Insider: How Kaila Charles took advantage of her WNBA chance

Valkyries Insider: Will the real Valkyries offense please stand up?

Valkyries Insider: Puzzling out the Valkyries' center dilemma

2026 WNBA Season Preview from a Valkyries perspective

Valkyries Insider: Ohemaa Nyanin, Marta Suarez and what really happened on draft night

Valkyries Insider: What makes an elite defense?

Valkyries Insider: How Kaitlyn Chen can build on her rookie season

Valkyries Insider: What to expect in Tiffany Hayes' 14th WNBA season

Valkyries Insider: Is this Kate Martin's breakout season?

Valkyries Beat