Janelle Salaün - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Racks up 13 points off bench Salaun recorded 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-3 FT) and two rebounds across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 97-71 Game 3 loss to the Dream.

Impact After averaging 25.5 minutes per game over her first two playoff appearances, Salaun's playing time has decreased in recent weeks, as she's averaged just 7.0 minutes per game across her last seven outings. She was held scoreless in her last two appearances but had an efficient showing from the floor Wednesday while tying for the team's third-highest scoring total.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Golden State must address defensive breakdowns after Game 3 loss to Atlanta

Golden State has prided itself on its defense all season long

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Janelle Salaün's reduced role should cement Valkyries as championship favourites Even without the help of Janelle Salaün, the Golden State Valkyries feel primed to win the WNBA championship.

OCTOBER 10 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Golden State hosts Las Vegas with 1-0 series lead

The Golden State Valkyries host the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 lead in the series

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Gabby Williams leads the way again for Valkyries, who beat Las Vegas 71-60 in Game 1 of WNBA semis

Gabby Williams had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, Kiah Stokes added 14 rebounds and three blocked shots, and the Golden State Valkyries took Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals...

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Named Sixth Player of the Year Salaun was named the 2026 Sixth Player of the Year on Sunday.

Impact Salaun earned the award via a unanimous vote after taking a statistical jump in several categories during her second season in the league, despite averaging fewer minutes per game than in her rookie year. Across 40 regular-season outings off the bench in 2026, she averaged 12.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.6 steals while shooting 39.2 percent from downtown across 22.1 minutes per contest. Salaun played only eight minutes in Friday's Game 3 win over Dallas in the first round, and she'll look to bounce back against the Aces in Game 1 of the semifinals Sunday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State, Dallas set for game 3 matchup

The Golden State Valkyries host the Dallas Wings in game three of the first round of the WNBA playoffs

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Janelle Salaün sacrificed a starting role. The Valkyries are reaping the rewards Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün's WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year Award isn't completely wrapped up but she is the frontrunne...

SEPTEMBER 28 • USATODAY.COM

A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player

A’ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year honors for the third straight year

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Valkyries begin playoffs against the Wings

The Golden State Valkyries host the Dallas Wings in game one of the first round of the WNBA playoffs

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Grabs five rebounds Salaun totaled six points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and five rebounds in 13 minutes during Thursday's 76-75 victory over Los Angeles.

Impact Salaun was held below double figures after producing 11 points and five rebounds across 20 minutes against Portland on Tuesday. She has grabbed at least five rebounds in three consecutive appearances despite seeing her playing time fluctuate.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Burton, Valkyries square off against the Sparks

Los Angeles faces Golden State in a matchup of Western Conference teams

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Removed from injury report Salaun (reconditioning) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Fire.

Impact Salaun is set to return from a three-game absence Tuesday, which should leave fewer minutes available for Laeticia Amihere. Salaun has averaged 13.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 22.1 minutes per contest over her last 10 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Portland faces Golden State, looks to stop 4-game skid

Portland looks to end its four-game losing streak when the Portland Fire take on Golden State

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Charles scores 16 as Valkyries conclude regular-season home schedule with 70-57 win over Seattle

Kaila Charles had 16 points, matched her career high with 12 rebounds and made four steals, Tiffany Hayes scored 10 points a night before her 37th birthday, and the Golden State Va...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Salaun (reconditioning) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Storm.

Impact Salaun will sit out a third straight game for Golden State, and her second-to-last chance to suit up again during the regular season will come in Portland on Tuesday. With the 25-year-old and Gabby Williams (reconditioning) both sidelined, Laeticia Amihere and Tiffany Hayes are candidates for increased playing time.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle visits Golden State on 9-game road slide

Seattle heads into a matchup with Golden State after losing nine road games in a row

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Kaitlyn Chen makes five 3-pointers on the way to 17 points off the bench, Valkyries beat Fire 82-66

Kaitlyn Chen scored 17 points off the bench, Laeticia Amihere also scored 17, and the Golden State Valkyries returned from the break for the World Cup and beat the Portland Fire 82...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Fire Salaun is listed out for Friday's game against Portland due to reconditioning.

Impact Salaun recently returned to the team after playing for France in the FIBA World Cup, and she'll need some more time before she suits up for Golden State. She'll presumably have a chance to return in the second half of her team's back-to-back Saturday against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Golden State Salaun was set to active Wednesday.

Impact The Valkyries are reactivating Salaun's contract after the FIBA World Cup. She's scored in double figures in five of her last six games and is the clear frontrunner for the 2026 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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.

SEPTEMBER 12 • 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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