Cecilia Zandalasini - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

After making playoffs in first year, Valkyries gear up for more going into next season

Golden State Valkyries team President Jess Smith says that more than 90% of season-ticketholders have re-committed for the 2026 season — and that’s some 10,000-plus fans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Comes up short at buzzer Zandalasini produced 14 points (6-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 75-74 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Zandalasini had a chance on a jumper at the buzzer, but she was unable to convert and be the hero. She was feeling it in Game 2, tying Minnesota's Napheesa Collier for the most field-goal attempts. Zandalasini really found a home in Golden State after playing her first three seasons in Minnesota. She started 10 of her 19 regular-season games, and she could be a valuable contributor again in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collier scores 24 points as No. 1 seed Lynx beat Valkyries 75-74 to advance in WNBA playoffs

Napheesa Collier made a go-ahead 18-footer with 1:24 left on the way to 24 points, and the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golde...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Napheesa Collier's 20 points lead Minnesota Lynx to dominant 101-72 win over Golden State Valkyries

Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of t...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Game 1 Zandalasini (calf) will start Game 1 against the Lynx on Sunday, Marisa Ingemi reports.

Impact Zandalasini missed eight straight games due to a calf injury but returned to action at the end of the regular season, appearing in two games and totalling 30 minutes off the bench. As a starter this season (10 games), Zandalasini has averaged 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 28.9 minutes per game. As a result, Iliana Rupert will head to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx beat the Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 regular-season wins

Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 wins

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Available Tuesday Zandalasini (calf) is available to play under a minutes restriction in Tuesday's game against the Storm, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Zandalasini will return from an eight-game absence due to a left calf injury, though she'll be on an unspecified minutes restriction. Kaila Charles, Kate Martin and Carla Leite are candidates for a slight dip in playing time with Zandalasini back in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Zandalasini (calf) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Storm, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Zandalasini has missed the last eight games due to a left calf injury. If she's unable to make her return to the floor, the team will likely turn to Carla Leite and Kate Martin to continue shouldering the load.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Zandalisini (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Storm.

Impact A calf injury has kept Zandalisini on the shelf for eight straight contests, though she'll have a chance to play Tuesday. If she indeed returns to action against Seattle, Carla Leite and Kate Martin would likely see fewer minutes in the backcourt. Zandalisini could face a minutes restriction if she's available.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State visits Seattle after Ogwumike's 20-point performance

Seattle hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm's 84-76 loss to the New York Liberty

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Minnesota Zandalasini (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lynx, Kenzo Fukunda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Zandalasini will miss her eighth straight game as she continues to recover from a calf injury. The next opportunity for her to return to the floor will be Tuesday against the Storm.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Thursday Zandalasini (calf) didn't play in Thursday's game against the Wings.

Impact Zandalasini hasn't seen the floor since Aug. 17 due to a left calf injury. Her next opportunity to return will arrive Saturday against the Lynx.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Tuesday Zandalasini (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Liberty, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Zandalasini will miss her sixth consecutive game due to a left calf injury. Her next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Liberty. Kaila Charles, Carla Leite and Kate Martin are all candidates for a bump in playing time with Zandalasini and Tiffany Hayes (knee) sidelined against New York.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Sunday Zandalasini (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Fever, Matt Cohen of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Zandalasini will miss her fifth consecutive game due to a left calf injury, and there's no clear timetable for her return to action. Her next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Liberty. Kaila Charles, Carla Leite and Kate Martin will likely continue to see a bump in minutes due to Zandalasini and Tiffany Hayes (knee) being sidelined.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Zandalasini (calf) will not play Saturday against the Mystics, according to Nathan Canilao of Bay Area News Group.

Impact Zandalasini will be sidelined for a fourth straight contest for Golden State. The team considers her day-to-day, however, meaning she could potentially return Sunday against the Fever. The guard has averaged 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24.9 minutes per game across 17 appearances this season.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team on road trip Zandalasini (calf) didn't travel with the team for its two-game road trip, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Zandalasini was ruled out Friday for a second straight game with a left calf injury, and her absence will extend into Sunday's matchup at Dallas since she didn't travel with the team. The guard has averaged 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24.9 minutes across 17 appearances (10 starts) this season. Her next chance to return will come Aug. 30 at home against Washington.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence incoming Zandalasini (calf) won't play Friday against the Mercury, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Zandalasini will miss a second straight game due to a left calf injury. Kate Martin and Laeticia Amihere could continue to see more opportunities while Zandalasini is on the mend.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kahleah Copper scores 25 points as Mercury come from behind to beat Valkyries 98-91

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points, Satou Sabally scored 10 of her 17 points after halftime, and the Phoenix Mercury came back to beat the short-handed Golden State Valkyries 98-91

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Valkyries' Zandalasini, Hayes scratched minutes before Tuesday's game vs. Mercury Valkyries were dealt a big blow as Cecilia Zandalasini, Tiffany Hayes were scratched minutes before Tuesday’s game vs. Phoenix Mercury

AUGUST 20, 2025 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Won't play Tuesday Zandalasini won't play in Tuesday's game against the Mercury due to a left calf injury, Matt Lively of CBS Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Zandalasini was originally slated to start in Tuesday's matchup but didn't take the court and was eventually ruled out. Her next chance to play will come in Friday's rematch against the Mercury. Kate Martin, Carla Leite and Kaitlyn Chen are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Zandalasini and Tiffany Hayes (rest) being ruled out.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't start Tuesday Zandalasini (undisclosed) was initially slated to start Tuesday's game against the Mercury but has yet to join the team's bench in the first quarter, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area...

Impact Kate Martin joined Golden State's starting five after Zandalasini was scratched from the first unit at the last minute. It's unclear if Zandalasini will play Tuesday, and her status will be worth monitoring as the game progresses.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Checks in with 11 points Zandalasini supplied 11 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes in Sunday's 79-63 loss against the Dream.

Impact Zandalasini has totaled at least 11 points in five games, while posting at least four rebounds in each of the past four outings. She is averaging 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game across the past five outings, while making a total of 17 three-pointers during the impressive stretch.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Howard leads Atlanta against Golden State after 21-point game

Atlanta faces the Golden State Valkyries after Rhyne Howard scored 21 points in the Dream's 80-78 loss to the Seattle Storm

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Valkyries pick up 4th straight win in rout of Sky In their last of a quick two-game road trip in the Eastern Conference, the Golden State Valkyries made easy work against the host Chicago Sk...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Expansion Valkyries trounce struggling Sky for 4th straight win Cecilia Zandalasini scored a career-high 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, and the expansion Golden State Valkyries beat the Chicago Sky 90-59...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

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