Free agent guard Tiffany Hayes, the 2024 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year, has signed with the Golden State Valkyries, the team announced Thursday.
Golden State had its eyes on Hayes for a while, sources told ESPN’s Kendra Andrews. The Las Vegas Aces protected her during the expansion draft and tried to retain her in free agency before she decided to sign with the incoming expansion team.
“Tiffany is a dynamic scorer who can change the momentum of a game in an instant,” Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin said in a statement. “Beyond her on-court impact, she brings an infectious energy and selfless approach that elevates everyone around her. Her willingness to contribute in any way needed, combined with her defensive intensity and scoring ability will add another important piece to what we’re building here in the Bay Area.”
Hayes will be reunited with Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase, who served as an assistant with the Aces.
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