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Veronica Burton Leads Valkyries to Championship, Eyes Free Agency

3/6/2026

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Veronica Burton, a former Dallas Wings first-round pick, joined the Golden State Valkyries in 2025 after being waived before the 2024 season.
She averaged 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in 2025, earning the Most Improved Player award and All-Defensive Second Team honors.
Burton helped the Valkyries win the Unrivaled League championship, and she enters free agency this summer as the Wings assess Arike Ogunbowale's fit with Paige Bueckers.

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Veronica Burton, a former Dallas Wings first-round pick, joined the Golden State Valkyries in 2025 after being waived before the 2024 season.
She averaged 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in 2025, earning the Most Improved Player award and All-Defensive Second Team honors.
Burton helped the Valkyries win the Unrivaled League championship, and she enters free agency this summer as the Wings assess Arike Ogunbowale's fit with Paige Bueckers.