The Golden State Valkyries are the new kids on the block.
There’s no history of past failures hanging over the organization as they enter their first free agency period. They’re a blank canvas for predictions and expectations. Still, there are two routes that the expansion team can take. Here’s a look at where the Valkyries stand entering free agency, as well as the two big questions the team must consider as they navigate the free agency period:
Facts and figures*
Players under contract (contract status; 2025 salary)
- Stephanie Talbot (protected veteran; $125,000)
- Kayla Thornton (protected veteran; $112,000)
- Kate Martin (unprotected; $68,595)
Free agents (type; 2024 salary)
- Monique Billings (unrestricted)
- Veronica Burton (reserved)
- Julie Vanloo (reserved)
- Cecilia Zandalasini (reserved)
- Temi Fagbenle (restricted)
- Maria Conde (suspended-contract expired)
- Iliana Rupert (suspended-contract expired)
Total salary of free agents: $305,595
Total team salary: $1,463,200
Cap space: $1,201,505
Unsigned draftees (2025 salary)
2025 WNBA Draft picks (2025 salary)
- Round 1, No. 5 ($75,643)
- Round 2, No. 17 ($69,267)
- Round 3, No. 30 ($66,079)
1. Take it slow?
