Janelle Salaün - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Chicago visits Golden State following Salaun's 21-point performance

Golden State faces the Chicago Sky after Janelle Salaün scored 21 points in the Golden State Valkyries' 95-79 victory against the Phoenix Mercury

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Has efficient game off bench Salaun totaled 21 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 95-79 win over the Mercury.

Impact Salaun has fired out of the chute through the first two games, going for at least 20 points in each outing. It's quite an impressive start, as she had at least 20 points just three times in her rookie season of 2025, and never in consecutive outings. Salaun appears poised to take a big step forward in scoring, even off the bench.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Janelle Salaun scores 21 points off the bench and Valkyries beat Mercury 95-79 to win home opener

Janelle Salaun scored 21 points off the bench, Gabby Williams contributed 19 points and five rebounds in her home debut for Golden State after the All-Star forward signed last mont...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

It only took Janelle Salaün 1 game to force Valkyries to solve tricky lineup dilemma Janelle Salaün opened the season with an outstanding offensive performance, and could earn herself a bigger role down the line.

4 DAYS AGO • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Deadspin | Janelle Salaun propels Valkyries to opening win over Storm Deadspin | Janelle Salaun propels Valkyries to opening win over Storm

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Provides 20 points in road win Salaun provided 20 points (7-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes during Friday's 91-80 victory over Seattle.

Impact Salaun fired out of the chute, accounting for five of her team's 15 successful three-pointers. The five triples tied a career high, as Salaun also had five made threes in a game in Seattle on Sept. 9, 2025 during her rookie season. She ended up leading the team in scoring Friday despite coming off the bench for 27 minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Janelle Salaun's 20 points, 5 3-pointers lead the Valkyries past the Storm 91-80 in season opener

Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, Veronica Burton had 16 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 91...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Salaun is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Storm.

Impact Salaun started 33 of 36 games for the Valkyries last season, but she'll begin her 2026 campaign operating in a reserve role. It'll be interesting to see what her workload in the second unit looks like.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fulfills overseas commitment Salaun was back at training camp with the Valkyries on Friday following an overseas commitment, per Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com.

Impact Salaun's activity levels are unclear, but it's encouraging to see her back with Golden State. There's no indication she won't be ramped up in time for the May 8 regular-season opener in Seattle.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team Salaun is not with the team and did not play in Saturday's 78-76 preseason win over the Storm.

Impact Salaun remains overseas with the Czech Republic's ZVVZ USK Praha. Her next opportunity to suit up for the Valkyries will come in their regular-season opener against the Storm on May 8.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-year deal with Golden State Salaun and the Valkyries agreed to terms on a multi-year contract Sunday, Matthew Walter of The Next Hoops reports.

Impact The terms of the deal have yet to be announced, but it ensures that Salaun will be part of the Valkyries' organization for years to come. She was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team last year, averaging 11.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.8 threes over 27.0 minutes per game. Salaun figures to start alongside Gabby Williams and Iliana Rupert in Golden State's frontcourt.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Qualifying offer extended The Valkyries extended a reserved qualifying offer to Salaun on Tuesday, Khristina Williams of MSG Network reports.

Impact This was a no-brainer decision for Golden State after Salaun averaged 11.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 27.0 minutes while starting 33 of her 36 regular-season appearances as a rookie. She was one of only two players on the team who averaged at least 11 points per game and made more than 26 appearances for the Valkyries during their inaugural season, which ended in a surprise playoff berth. Her 5.1 boards a night also led the team.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries' Janelle Salaün named to WNBA's All-Rookie Team WNBA honors: Valkyries’ Janelle Salaün named to All-Rookie Team

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Rookie provides 14 points in Game 2 Salaun ended with 14 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 75-74 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Salaun showed no fear in her first-career playoff series, averaging 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers per game in the two-game series loss to the Lynx. The 24-year-old rookie has a bright future, and she should be a huge part of the offensive plan heading into 2026 in Year No. 2 in San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collier, Lynx to face the Valkyries

Minnesota will travel to play the Golden State Valkyries

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Team-high six rebounds in loss Salaun ended with 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 101-72 Game 1 loss to the Lynx.

Impact The six boards were a team-high output by Salaun, who's now collected at least six rebounds in five consecutive appearances dating back to the regular season. Salaun has also posted double-digit scoring figures while drilling multiple three-pointers in seven of her last eight outings, and she'll continue to play a prominent role with Kayla Thornton (knee) out of the fold.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

The Valkyries visit Minnesota to begin playoffs

The Minnesota Lynx host the Golden State Valkyries to begin the first round of the WNBA playoffs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

A'ja Wilson's incredible season earns her a second straight AP Player of the Year award

A’ja Wilson followed up a historic season with another incredible one to earn AP Player of the Year for the second straight time

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Can't get going in blowout loss Salaun posted five points (1-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 72-53 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Salaun posted one of her worst shooting performances in recent memory during Golden State's regular-season finale. Even so, she managed to snag double-digit rebounds for just the second time this season. Salaun and the Valkyries will now set their sights on taking on Minnesota during the first found of the postseason, which proves to be a tall task.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Salaun leads Golden State against Minnesota after 22-point game

Golden State visits the Minnesota Lynx after Janelle Salaün scored 22 points in the Valkyries' 74-73 loss to the Seattle Storm

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Wheeler's go-ahead jumper gives Storm a 74-73 win over Valkyries to secure last WNBA playoff spot

Erica Wheeler scored 17 points, including a go-ahead shot with 18.5 seconds left, and the Seattle Storm beat the Golden State Valkyries 74-73 to secure the final WNBA playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Drops 22 in loss Salaun racked up 22 points (8-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 74-73 loss to the Storm.

Impact Salaun was incredibly efficient from beyond the arc, as she shot 71.4 percent from distance. She also led all scorers with a season-high point total.

SEPTEMBER 10, 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

Struggles with shot Saturday Salaun recorded 15 points (5-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and a steal across 34 minutes in Saturday's 78-72 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Salaun ended just two rebounds shy of what would've been her double-double of the season. Despite the shooting woes, Salaun remains one of the most consistent scoring weapons for the Valkyries. She has reached the 15-point mark in four of her last seven contests.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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