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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

Hiedeman scores 24, Collier 20 as Lynx hold off Valkyries 78-72

Natisha Hiedeman matched her career-high with 24 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 78-72 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State plays Minnesota, seeks 6th straight win

Golden State is looking to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against Minnesota

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Powers team to victory Salaun posted 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 37 minutes during Thursday's 84-80 win over the Wings.

Impact Salaun was the picture of efficiency for Golden State, taking advantage of her opportunities on the offensive end while also chipping in on the boards. She continues to prove that she's dangerous from beyond the arc, as she's now drilled two or more triples in four straight matchups.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries beat Wings 84-80 to become 1st expansion team to reach playoffs in inaugural season

The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season, with Janelle Salaun scoring 19 points in an 84-80 comeback victory against the...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Janelle Salaun, Paige Bueckers square off as Valkyries host Wings Deadspin | Janelle Salaun, Paige Bueckers square off as Valkyries host Wings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Golden State faces Dallas, looks for 5th straight win

Golden State faces Dallas looking to extend its four-game win streak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 10 points in win Salaun recorded 10 points (3-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes during Sunday's 75-63 win over the Fever.

Impact Salaun was efficient from deep, draining three of her five attempts, and she's scored in double digits in all but one of her last five contests. One of the most consistent offensive weapons on the Valkyries roster, Salaun is averaging 12.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game since the beginning of August and should play a big role on offense in the final two weeks of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rupert hits five 3s for career-high 21 points, Valkyries beat Fever 75-63

Iliana Rupert scored a career-high 21 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Indiana Fever 75-63 to move closer to a playoff berth in their first season

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Leite comes off bench to score 19 points, five Valkyries reach double digits to beat Mystics 99-62

Carla Leite came off the bench to contribute 19 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Washington Mystics for a 99-62 win to snap a two-game home...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Paces Golden State in win Salaun posted 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes in Saturday's 99-62 win over the Mystics.

Impact Salaun recorded a game-best mark in scoring during the blowout win, marking her second game with at least 20 points this season. Her four three-pointers tied her career high, and she has now knocked down at least three triples in four of her 12 outings this month. The rookie forward also tied the game high in rebounds, grabbing five-plus boards for the fifth time in her last six outings.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State aims for 20th win of season in matchup against Washington

Golden State will try to earn its 20th victory this season when the Valkyries play the Washington Mystics

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Alyssa Thomas secures her 6th triple-double of the season as Mercury beat Valkyries 81-72

Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high-tying 16 assists for her 17th career triple-double, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Golden State Valkyries 81-72

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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