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Valkyries Make Playoffs in Historic Inaugural Season

9/22/2025

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The Golden State Valkyries finished the 2025 season with a 23-21 record, making the playoffs as the first WNBA expansion team to do so in their inaugural season.
The offseason poses challenges with seven free agents and the upcoming Expansion Draft.
Kate Martin, under contract, aims to focus on controllable aspects amid roster uncertainty.
The Valkyries can protect six players in the Expansion Draft, but Martin's position is not assured.
Martin averaged 6.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, with her locker room presence being highly valued.

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Story summary

The Golden State Valkyries finished the 2025 season with a 23-21 record, making the playoffs as the first WNBA expansion team to do so in their inaugural season.
The offseason poses challenges with seven free agents and the upcoming Expansion Draft.
Kate Martin, under contract, aims to focus on controllable aspects amid roster uncertainty.
The Valkyries can protect six players in the Expansion Draft, but Martin's position is not assured.
Martin averaged 6.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, with her locker room presence being highly valued.