Juste Jocyte - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates | FOX Sports

Contract temporarily suspended Jocyte's (overseas commitment) contract was temporarily suspended by Golden State on Thursday.

Impact Jocyte missed the preseason and will remain away from Golden State to begin the regular season while fulfilling an overseas commitment. Drafted with the No. 15 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the guard has yet to make her WNBA debut after remaining overseas last season. It's unclear when she'll report to the team, though Jocyte is expected to compete for playing time upon arrival.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Jocyte remains overseas with Spain's Spar UniGirona. 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

Golden State activates contract The Valkyries activated Jocyte's rookie-scale contract Sunday.

Impact Jocyte, who played alongside Dominique Malonga with French club Lyon in the BWL, was selected by the Valkyries with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. However, she remained overseas last season while preparing to play for Lithuania at EuroBasket. Jocyte could complete for a sizable role, but that'll depend on how quickly she can adapt to the WNBA.

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2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year odds: Paige Bueckers opens as big favorite

Will Paige Bueckers follow in Caitlin Clark's footsteps and win Rookie of the Year after being the No. 1 pick? Find out what the odds say.

MAY 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year odds: Paige Bueckers opens as big favorite

Where's Justė Jocytė? Status of Valkyries' top draft pick still unknown Valkyries introduce rookies Shyanne Sellers, Kaitlyn Chen in Wednesday news conference, still waiting to hear from top pick Justė Jocytė.

APRIL 16, 2025 • MERCURYNEWS.COM