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Kayla Thornton Shines as First Expansion All-Star!

7/18/2025

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Kayla Thornton is making waves with the Golden State Valkyries, shining as their leading scorer with an impressive average of 14 points. Her remarkable performance has earned her the title of the first All-Star from an expansion team since 2003. Meanwhile, Jonquel Jones of the New York Liberty is on the mend but remains a steadfast source of support for her teammates.

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Story summary

Kayla Thornton is making waves with the Golden State Valkyries, shining as their leading scorer with an impressive average of 14 points. Her remarkable performance has earned her the title of the first All-Star from an expansion team since 2003. Meanwhile, Jonquel Jones of the New York Liberty is on the mend but remains a steadfast source of support for her teammates.