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Caitlin Clark Watched the WNBA Finals From the Sidelines. She Got Honest About the Valkyries’ Historic Run.

The Fever star opened up about seeing Golden State exceed expectations in just its second year in the league.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 3

‘We have effing unbreakable love’: how the maverick Natalie Nakase led the Valkyries to WNBA glory

A coach shaped by basketball’s less glamorous corners built the trust that made Golden State improbable champions just 534 days after their first WNBA game

The Guardian - US · Nov 1

Ride of the Valkyries: How ‘Basketball Sicko’ Natalie Nakase Built an Instant Winner at Golden State

The second-year coach inspired a band of underdogs to buy into her brand of gritty, grind-it-out ball and delivered a championship in the expansion franchise’s second WNBA season.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 1

Welcome to the Ballhalla Blast Powering the Valkyries Through the WNBA Finals

Golden State has sold out every home game in its first two seasons, and the unique environment has been a crucial element to the team’s on-court success.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18

WNBA finals 2026 predictions: Is Angel Reese about to win a Dream title?

The Valkyries and Dream tip off the WNBA finals on Saturday at Ballhalla. Our writers give their verdicts with a first-time champion set to be crowned

The Guardian - US · Oct 16

Jumping on the Valkyries’ Bandwagon? What to Know About the WNBA’s Biggest Success Story Yet

The Valkyries have advanced to their first-ever WNBA Finals in just their second year of existence.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10

Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase Collapsed Late in a Playoff Game. Then She Helped Her Team Make History.

Nakase appears to be doing O.K. after the scary moment in Game 3 of Valkyries-Wings.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3

Tiffany Hayes Opens Up on ‘Second Home’ Valkyries: ‘We Exceeded All Expectations’

The Golden State guard is ready for the team to build on the foundation it set in its inaugural season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25, 2025

A’ja Wilson or Napheesa Collier: Who Will Be the 2025 WNBA MVP?

Sports Illustrated’s voters talk through their MVP decisions and hand out a couple of new awards, including Biggest Dawg.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19, 2025

Valkyries' Natalie Nakase Wins Coach of the Year in Team's Inaugural Season

Nakase led the Valkyries on a 23-21 campaign this season, setting a win record for a WNBA expansion team in its inaugural year.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17, 2025