Minnesota Lynx Lose Cecilia Zandalasini to Golden State in WNBA Expansion Draft
Zandalasini was the lone Minnesota Lynx player selected in the WNBA’s Expansion Draft on Dec. 6, joining the Golden State Valkyries as it enters the league as the 13th team in 2025.
What to expect next from the Golden State Valkyries after WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries have taken their first steps toward building a roster for their inaugural season in 2025, and Friday’s expansion draft suggests there will be significantly more turnover for them in the near future.
Golden State Valkyries build foundation with 2024 WNBA expansion draft picks
Looking ahead, Golden State holds the fifth, 17th, and 30th picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. The team will make its official debut on May 16, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET. The Sparks feature stars like three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby and 2024 All-Rookie Team honoree Rickea Jackson.
Golden State Valkyries begin constructing inaugural roster with 11 selections in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft
Kate Martin, Stephanie Talbot, Kayla Thornton & Cecilia Zandalasini highlight selections by WNBA’s 13th franchise in 2024 Expansion Draft.
Valkyries select 11 players in WNBA expansion draft
Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin and New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton headlined the group of 11 players selected by the Golden State Valkyries in Friday's WNBA expansion draft.
Lynx lose Cecilia Zandalasini in WNBA expansion draft
Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini celebrates a three-pointer during a game against Las Vegas on May 29 at Target Center. (Renée Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Lynx lose Cecilia Zandalasini to Valkyries in WNBA expansion draft
The Lynx lost forward Cecelia Zandalasini in a WNBA expansion draft Friday night as the newest franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, began constructing a roster for its inaugural season in 2025. The Valkyries were able to select players from every team.
Golden State Valkyries Begin Constructing Inaugural Roster with 11 Selections in 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft Presented by State Farm®
The Golden State Valkyries began the process of building their inaugural roster by selecting 11 players in the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft presented by State Farm®
How the Golden State Valkyries constructed their first WNBA roster
Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and vice president of basketball operations Vanja Černivec met in Nyanin’s office last week to begin a chapter in the franchise’s history. Although Golden State’s expansion draft picks were announced Friday,
Golden State Valkyries announce 2025 schedule and expansion draft picks
The Golden State Valkyries — announced their 2025 schedule and their first 11 draft picks last week. The Valkyries will play a total of 44 games during the regular season, which runs May through September.
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Minnesota’s Italian sharpshooter Cecilia Zandalasini selected by Valkyries in expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries landed a big 3-point threat by adding Cecilia Zandalasini from Minnesota in the 2024 WNBA ...
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Golden State Valkyries pick their players for 2025 in WNBA expansion draft. See list
The Golden State Valkyries selected four players in the expansion draft who have won a WNBA championship during their careers: Temi Fagbenle and Cecilia Zandalasini with the Minnesota Lynx in 2017 ...