Kaitlyn Chen - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

What so-called WNBA "fans" are getting wrong about the Valkyries The discourse around Golden State's decision to waive Kate Martin is getting out of hand at the expensive of Kaitlyn Chen.

4 DAYS AGO • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Valkyries already vindicated for bold Kaitlyn Chen decision While some Golden State Valkyries fans were not pleased with the decision, Kaitlyn Chen is already repaying the faith placed in her.

4 DAYS AGO • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Goes for 14 points off bench Chen totaled 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists across 16 minutes during Friday's 91-80 victory over the Storm.

Impact Chen was scoreless in the first half, but she heated up in the final two quarters, and she was especially pinpoint from distance. She joined the team on a training camp contract in mid-April after being the 30th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. She is looking to earn a larger role with the team in 2026, and so far, so good.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Janelle Salaun's 20 points, 5 3-pointers lead the Valkyries past the Storm 91-80 in season opener

Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, Veronica Burton had 16 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 91...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Double-digit points off bench Chen posted 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists and two rebounds in 29 minutes during Saturday's 78-76 preseason win over the Storm.

Impact Chen joined the Valkyries on a training camp contract in mid-April, and she led the team in playing time during Saturday's preseason opener. She was the 30th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and she averaged 2.0 points and 1.0 assists in 10.3 minutes per game over 24 appearances during her rookie season in 2025.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit points off bench Chen posted 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists and two rebounds in 29 minutes during Saturday's 78-76 preseason win over the Storm.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 25, 2026

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

Gets TC contract with Golden State Chen signed a training camp contract with the Valkyries on Sunday, WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland reports.

Impact Chen was the 30th overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft. She saw her playing time steadily decrease over the course of her rookie campaign, and across 24 regular-season games she averaged 2.0 points, 1.0 assists and 0.9 rebounds over 10.3 minutes per game. Chen will look to earn a larger role for herself with the Valkyries in 2026.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Receives qualifying offer The Valkyries extended a reserved qualifying offer to Chen on Tuesday.

Impact Chen was the No. 30 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and made 24 appearances during her rookie season. She played at least 20 minutes only four times and scored in double figures once, but she did enough to earn another year in Golden State. However, she's not guaranteed increased playing time in 2026.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

The stage is finally set for Kaitlyn Chen scenario fans were denied last year The expansion draft may have created an opportunity for Kaitlyn Chen to claim a bigger role.

APRIL 4 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

"Boys in Mexico": Kaitlyn Chen drops hilarious reaction to Kate Martin and Valkyries teammates' swimming pool snap Fresh off their historic debut year in the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries are spending their offseason in Mexico, as shown in an Instagram...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Paige Bueckers Makes Feelings Clear on Valkyries' Kaitlyn Chen College teammates may become WNBA rivals, but the friendship doesn't fade. When the Dallas Wings came to town Friday night to play the Golde...

JULY 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Former Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen back on WNBA roster with Golden State Former Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen has re-signed with the Golden State Valkyries, who originally drafted her in April

JULY 7, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Kayla Thornton scores career-high 29 points to help the Valkyries beat the Sky 83-78

Kayla Thornton scored a career-high 29 points to help the Golden State Valkyries beat the Chicago Sky 83-78 on Friday night

JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Natalie Nakase is 1st Asian American WNBA head coach and unfazed by being the face of the Valkyries

Natalie Nakase is the coach of the San Francisco Bay Area’s first WNBA team and she has learned to block out those who underestimated her

MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

From Ivy League to UConn to Valkyries, it's been quite the journey for Kaitlyn Chen Weeks after helping UConn win a national title, Chen is aiming to make the WNBA expansion Golden State Valkyries’ opening-night roster.

MAY 2, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

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

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Janelle Salaun's 20 points, 5 3-pointers lead the Valkyries past the Storm 91-80 in season opener

Kayla Thornton scores career-high 29 points to help the Valkyries beat the Sky 83-78

Natalie Nakase is 1st Asian American WNBA head coach and unfazed by being the face of the Valkyries