Janelle Salaün - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Records double-double Saturday Salaun finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes in France's 86-64 FIBA World Cup victory over Germany on Saturday.

Impact Salaun reached double figures for the third straight game while also picking up her first double-double of the 2026 World Cup. The 25-year-old has been instrumental in helping France advance to the World Cup Final, averaging 12.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 42.3 percent from deep over 21.1 minutes per contest in five FIBA appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tiffany Hayes scores 18, Kayla Thornton 17 for Valkyries in 86-69 win over Fire

Tiffany Hayes scored 18 points, Kayla Thornton added 17 and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Portland Fire 86-69 on Sunday in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Grabs seven boards in win Salaun registered seven points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and seven rebounds in 24 minutes during Thursday's 79-60 win over New York.

Impact Salaun struggled to find the bottom of the net in this one, though she managed to contribute elsewhere by turning in her best rebounding night since July 10. She'll end her streak of double-digit scoring performances at five games following Thursday's showing. Salaun will now set her sights on the FIBA World Cup and is slated to miss Sunday's matchup against the Fire to head overseas. She's expected to return to the Valkyries in time for a Sept. 18 matchup against the Fire.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

New York takes home win streak into matchup with Golden State

New York will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Liberty play Golden State

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Paces Golden State in win Salaun ended with 15 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 89-64 win over Connecticut.

Impact Salaun was active from beyond the arc, burying a game-high four triples to lead Golden State in scoring as part of a blowout win. The reserve forward has scored in double figures in five straight contests, knocking down multiple triples four times over that span. She'll suit up for Thursday's tilt against New York before stepping away from Golden State to join France for the FIBA World Cup.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Valkyries use a big first half and balanced scoring to beat the Sun 89-64

Janelle Salaun hit four 3-pointers and scored 15 points, Veronica Burton had 12 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Valkyries routed the Connecticut Sun 89-64

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Heading overseas after Thursday Salaun won't be available for Sunday's game against the Fire, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Salaun will remain with the team for Wednesday's game against the Sun and Thursday's contest against the Liberty before heading overseas to join France for the FIBA World Cup. She'll report back to the Valkyries ahead of the Sep. 18 matchup with the Fire.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Strong line off bench Salaun ended Monday's 80-66 victory over the Lynx with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes.

Impact Salaun is trending up for the Valkyries, while Kayla Thornton continues to struggle. Salaun has reached double figures in four straight games with a total of 10 dimes in that span.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Zandalasini scores 18 as the Valkyries beat the Lynx for 1st time in franchise history, 80-66

Cecilia Zandalasini scored eight of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, Gabby Williams added 15 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Minnesota Lynx for the first time i...

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Minnesota takes on Golden State, aims for 7th straight victory

Minnesota takes on Golden State looking to extend its six-game win streak

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Sydney Taylor hits 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left as the Sky beat Valkyries 73-70

Sydney Taylor hit a pull-up 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left and the Chicago Sky beat the Golden State Valkyries 73-70 on Friday night after squandering a 21-point lead

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Adds 13 points in defeat Salaun supplied 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes in Friday's 73-70 loss to the Sky.

Impact Golden State's starting five struggled mightily Friday, leaving the second unit to pick up the slack. Salaun didn't deliver her most efficient performance, particularly from three-point range, but she still finished as the Valkyries' second-leading scorer. The 24-year-old forward has scored in double figures in three straight games, averaging 12.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 21.3 minutes per contest during that time.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scoring punch off bench Salaun racked up 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 77-66 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Salaun continues to provide a consistent spark off the bench for the playoff-bound Valkyries. She's averaging 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 22.3 minutes per game this season over 34 appearances.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago faces Golden State following Cloud's 35-point performance

Chicago hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Natasha Cloud scored 35 points in the Chicago Sky's 93-86 win over the New York Liberty

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Olivia Miles has 20 points, 7 assists before ankle injury as WNBA-best Lynx beat Valkyries 77-66

Olivia Miles had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds before leaving midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Racks up 10 points off bench Salaun ended up with 10 points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with three rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes in Monday's 78-70 win over the Wings.

Impact Salaun was able to shake off a knee injury which had her briefly listed as questionable to play after missing Wednesday's with the Sky. While she has managed just 9.0 points per game in the past three outings, tailing off a bit due to the injury, she has still managed at least one made three-pointer in 13 consecutive games since July 4.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries are playoff bound again in 2nd year after beating Dallas 78-70 behind Williams' 23 points

Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Win...

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Good to go Monday Salaun (knee) is listed as available for Monday's game versus Dallas.

Impact Salaun didn't play in Wednesday's 91-71 win over the Sky, but she will avoid another absence and suit up for Monday's game against the Wings. The 24-year-old has played well throughout the 2026 campaign, averaging a career-high 13.1 points along with 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 22.3 minutes in 32 regular-season appearances.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Dallas Salaun (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the Wings.

Impact Salaun is battling knee soreness and didn't suit up for Wednesday's 91-71 loss to the Aces. If that trend continues Monday, Ashten Prechtel and Nadia Fingall might receive a few extra minutes.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State aims for 25th win this season in matchup against Dallas

Golden State will try to earn its 25th win of the season when the Valkyries take on the Dallas Wings

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Tiffany Hayes comes off the bench to score a season-best 22 points as Valkyries beat Sky 91-71

Tiffany Hayes scored a season-best 22 points off the bench to go with six rebounds and five assists, Veronica Burton had 13 points and six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries...

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Sidelined versus Chicago Salaun (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus Chicago.

Impact Salaun will miss her first contest of the 2026 campaign. Her next opportunity to suit up will come Monday versus the Wings. With Salaun sidelined against the Sky, Laeticia Amihere and Nadia Fingall could both receive more playing time.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Salaun (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Sky.

Impact Salaun has yet to miss a game this season, but right knee soreness has her availability up in the air for Wednesday's home contest. Should she ultimately be sidelined, Laeticia Amihere could see increased playing time against the Sky.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries play the Sky on 4-game win streak

Golden State plays Chicago looking to prolong its four-game win streak

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

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