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The Golden State Valkyries had players have career years up and down their inaugural season roster, carving out their own niche and making a unique impact.

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton, who suffered an injury to her right knee earlier this week in practice, underwent a successful surgery earlier on Friday in San Francisco. Thornton will be out for the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season and will begin the rehabilitation process immediately.   

Forward Kayla Thornton will represent the Golden State Valkyries in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indiana on Saturday, marking their first representation for the event in an inaugural season.

Veronica Burton and Kayla Thornton address the media after the team's 80-61 win over the Fever in Indiana on Wednesday.

First-time WNBA All-Star Kayla Thornton has been drafted by Caitlin Clark to 'Team Clark' for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game in Indiana on July 19.

Monique Billings and Kayla Thornton address the media after the team's 90-81 loss to the Dream in Atlanta on Monday.

Thornton has started all 17 games for Golden State, leading the team in minutes (30.0), points (14.9), and rebounds (7.1) per game.

Kayla Thornton was named a 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star reserve, her first career WNBA All-Star selection, and the first in Valkyries history.