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Golden State Valkyries rally in second half to defeat Dallas Wings 86-76

Tiffany Hayes scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16, and Golden State scored 56 points in the second half to rally past Dallas 86-76

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Fares well in limited minutes Salaun posted 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 67-58 loss to the Storm.

Impact Although her shot has eluded her recently, she clearly has the green light for Golden State and has been letting it fly. Over her last three games, she's seeing 18.0 minute per night with averages of 12.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.6 steals on a combined 13-of-34 shooting from the field.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nneka Ogwumike moves into 6th place on WNBA's all-time scoring list as Storm beat Valkyries 67-58

Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points to move into sixth place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list and the Seattle Storm beat the Golden State Valkyries 67-58

JULY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides 12 points in home loss Salaun supplied 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 19 minutes during Monday's 78-77 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Salaun was very efficient, given the fact she played just 19 minutes. The rookie has averaging 14.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in the past two games, her first back-to-back showings since the first two regular season games.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alyssa Thomas makes free throw with a second remaining to lift Mercury past Valkyries

Alyssa Thomas made a free throw with a second remaining to give the Phoenix Mercury a 78-77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night

JULY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

A'ja Wilson Scores Game-High 34 Points for Aces in 104-102 Win Over Valkyries

A'ja Wilson scored 34 points, Jackie Young added 30 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday, 104-102.

JULY 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

A'ja Wilson Scores Game-High 34 Points for Aces in 104-102 Win Over Valkyries

Productive back in starting five Salaun totaled 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes in Saturday's 104-102 loss to the Aces.

Impact Salaun returned to the starting lineup for the first time since June 9 and tied Tiffany Hayes with a team-high 16 points in Saturday's loss. It was a much-needed bounce-back effort for the forward, who had averaged just 1.3 points and 2.7 rebounds on 13.3 percent shooting over 12.7 minutes in her previous three outings.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Salaun will start in Saturday's game against the Aces.

Impact The 23-year-old forward will return to the starting five on Saturday, pushing Kate Martin to the second unit. Salaun saw limited playing time in her first two outings after returning from a seven-game absence due to a EuroBasket commitment. However, she logged 25 minutes in Wednesday's win over Indiana, recording four points (2-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to four minutes Salaun finished with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) over four minutes during Monday's 90-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Since returning from EuroBasket, Salaun's role has been non-existent for Golden State. Over her last two outings, she's seen a total of 13 minutes. She's worth monitoring closely in case her situation changes, however.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to active Monday The Valkyries officially set Salaun (not injury related) to active Monday.

Impact Salaun will return to the Valkyries after being unavailable for seven games due to a EuroBasket commitment. The 23-year-old forward has appeared in eight regular-season outings (all starts) so far, averaging 11.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 28.4 minutes per game.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Monique Billings steps up for Valkyries as forwards Janelle Salaün and Cecilia Zandalasini compete at Eurobasket | Sporting News With many international WNBA players away competing in the Women’s Eurobasket tournament, teams are relying on roster depth. For the Valkyri...

JUNE 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Valkyries guard Julie Vanloo is expansion team's go-to interpreter for international players

Julie Vanloo’s ability to communicate in four languages has been crucial as the expansion Golden State Valkyries develop chemistry and find ways to make sure everyone can understan...

JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Steps away from team Salaun will step away from the Valkyries to compete at EuroBasket, the team announced Wednesday.

Impact This was an anticipated move for Salaun, and it will likely sideline from team action through the month of June. The forward has been a key player for the team, averaging 11.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 28.4 minutes.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in Monday's OT road win Salaun closed with 21 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 39 minutes during Monday's 89-81 win over the Sparks.

Impact The rookie missed just four of her field-goal attempts, while successfully making three of her four three-pointer tries. She was just 2-of-11 from behind the arc in her first three games in June. The eight rebounds also marked her most since she had a career-high 13 rebounds against the Liberty on May 29.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 21 points in win Salaun posted 21 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 39 minutes in Monday's 89-81 overtime win over the Sparks.

Impact Salaun knocked down a team-best three triples en route to a team- and career-high 21 points. The rookie has started in all eight of her regular-season appearances thus far, shooting an efficient 40 percent from downtown. The 23-year-old forward has averaged 11.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 28.0 minutes per contest in her last five outings.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla Thornton makes 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in OT and the Valkyries beat the Sparks 89-81

Janelle Salaun had 21 points and eight rebounds, Kayla Thornton made a 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-8...

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Stewart and Ionescu lift New York to 82-77 win over Golden State to remain unbeaten

Breanna Stewart scored 27 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 24 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Golden State Valkyries 82-77 and remain unbeaten

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Carla Leite scores 19, Janelle Salaun adds 18 to help Valkyries beat Sparks 82-73

Carla Leite scored 19 points, fellow rookie Janelle Salaun had 18, and Kayla Thornton added 14 points and 10 rebounds to help the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks...

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Veronica Burton scores 22 to lead Valkyries to expansion franchise's first win, 76-74 over Mystics

Veronica Burton made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:38 remaining, another with 29 seconds left on the way to 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists, leading the Golden State Valkyr...

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Expansion Valkyries expect to introduce Janelle Salaun vs. Mystics Deadspin | Expansion Valkyries expect to introduce Janelle Salaun vs. Mystics

MAY 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

French star Janelle Salaun prepares for WNBA debut with expansion Golden State Valkyries

French star Janelle Salaun hopes to make her WNBA debut for the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday at last

MAY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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