The Golden State Valkyries are amidst their inaugural WNBA season, establishing the culture and identity of professional women's basketball in the Bay. Throughout this journey, they consistently raise the bar and etch their names in history books. Read below for an updated timeline of all their historic accomplishments this season.

Aug. 15: Valkyries Set WNBA Record for Most Wins by an Expansion Team
The Valkyries set a WNBA record for most wins by an expansion team in their inaugural season with a 90-59 win over the Sky in Chicago. Their 18th win overall and fourth in a row moves them past the Detroit Shock, who had 17 wins in the 19998 season. The Valkyries had five players score in double figures in the 31-point victory, their largest winning margin in franchise history.  » Full Story

Aug. 13: Veronica Burton Becomes First Valkyrie With 30-Point Game 
Veronica Burton etched her name in Valkyries history, becoming their first-ever player to record 30 points in a game. Burton scored 20 of her 30 points in the second half, finishing 10-for-13 from the field and 6-for-9 from three. In setting a career-high in points and made 3-pointers, she became just the third player in WNBA history to have at least 30 points, seven rebounds and seven assists while shooting 75 percent or better from the field — she joined Napheesa Collier (July 27 2025) and Sabrina Ionescu (July 6 2022) in this exclusive group.  » Full Story

July 12: Valkyries Eclipse 100 Points for First Time in Franchise History
The Valkyries eclipsed 100 points for the first time in franchise history in their 104-102 loss to the Aces in Las Vegas. Golden State had five players score in double figures, paced by Janelle Salaün and Tiffany Hayes, who scored 16 points apiece. » Full Story

July 6: Kayla Thornton Becomes First Valkyries All-Star 
Kayla Thornton was named a 2025 WNBA All-Star for her first career All-Star nod and became the first-ever player to represent Golden State during WNBA All-Star Weekend. At the time of her selection, Thornton had started in all 17 games for the Valkyries, leading in minutes (30.0), points (14.9) and rebounds (7.1) per game. She ranked 10th in the league in steals per game (1.6 SPG), 13th in rebounds per game and 21st in points per game. » Full Story

July 3: Head Coach Natalie Nakase Becomes First Valkyries WNBA Coach of the Month Recipient for June
Valkyries Head Coach Natalie Nakase was named the WNBA Coach of the Month for June. The Valkyries went 7-4 (.636) in June, which included three wins by 24 points or more and wrapped up the month winning four of their last five games. Golden State averaged a 46.1 field goal percentage to go with 82.1 points, 47.5 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game, while holding opponents to 75.1 points per game. Nakase earned her first WNBA Coach of the Month honor in just her second month as a head coach. » Full Story

June 17: Kayla Thornton Becomes Valkyries' First Western Conference Player of the Week for Week 4 of the WNBA Season
Kayla Thornton was named the WNBA's Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Monday, June 9 and Sunday, June 15. The Valkyries recorded a perfect 2-0 week, with Thornton averaging 20.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist while shooting 43.8 percent (14-32) from the field. » Full Story

May 23: Kayla Thornton Records First Double-Double in Franchise History
Kayla Thornton recorded the first double-double in franchise history with 18 points and 11 rebounds in the Valkyries' win over the Sparks. Thornton's double-double was also the first of her WNBA career. 

May 21: Valkyries Earn First Regular Season Win in Franchise History
The Valkyries defeated the Washington Mystics 76-74 at Chase Center, earning the first regular season win in franchise history. Veronica Burton led the way for Golden State, scoring a career-high 22 points in the win, with 14 of those coming in the fourth quarter. » Full Story

May 16: Kayla Thornton Scores First Basket in Franchise History
Kayla Thornton scored the Valkyries' historic first basket in their opening regular season game at Chase Center, hitting a fadeaway mid-range jumper drifting to her left. » Full Story