Valkyries Back at Full Strength | California News

The Golden State Valkyries are back to full strength as Kiah Stokes and Janelle Salaün return from injury, giving coach Natalie Nakase the defensive anchor she’s been missing. Stokes’ leadership and rim protection are vital as the team races to clinch a playoff spot with a 24-9 record—just one win or a loss from another team away from postseason security. They’ll face Dallas’ Paige Bueckers, who’s averaging over 20 points but has struggled against their disciplined, connected defense. The Valkyries’ cohesion and intensity make them a tough matchup—and a serious threat to lock in their playoff fate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40c72b314295ae00