Kayla Thornton - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Valkyries lament their poor ball security as they fall to the Dream to even the WNBA Finals

Golden State's miscues kept coming and that's a big reason why the WNBA Finals are tied at one game apiece

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are top defensive teams in WNBA, now facing off in finals

The two best defensive teams in the WNBA are about the meet for the title

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Natalie Nakase's high-energy, hands-on coaching has guided Golden State Valkyries to WNBA Finals

Natalie Nakase had just been hired for her first head coaching job when she asked Tiffany Hayes to take a chance and join her in San Francisco to start something special with the e...

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Owner Joe Lacob believed in Valkyries from Day 1, but reaching WNBA Finals in second year remarkable

The women’s basketball franchise Joe Lacob always envisioned while owning the Golden State Warriors has come together in all the right ways and in short order – from relatable play...

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Gabby Williams came to Golden State on a mission to win, and she's now going to the WNBA Finals

Gabby Williams signed with the Golden State Valkyries in the spring on a mission to win, and she is one of the biggest reasons the team is playing for a championship six months lat...

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next

Kayla Thornton scored 18 points and the second-year Golden State Valkyries became the quickest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals, sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Ac...

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Drops 16 points in victory Thornton logged 16 points (3-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT) and three rebounds in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 83-81 Game 2 win over the Aces.

Impact Thornton was held below 10 points in each of her last two appearances, but she was much more productive on the scoreboard Wednesday to help lead the Valkyries to the win and a 2-0 series lead. Across her first five playoff appearances this year, she's averaged 9.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 25.6 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead

Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Val...

OCTOBER 8 • 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

Knocks down three triples Thornton racked up 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 loss to the Wings.

Impact Thornton improved upon her 10-point, five-rebound performance in Game 1 while connecting on three of four attempts from beyond the arc Wednesday. She has now combined for 23 points, 11 rebounds and five made three-pointers through the first two games of the series.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries

Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and the Dallas Wings beat the Golden State Valkyries 108-10...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Valkyries rally past the Sparks 76-75 to secure No. 2 seed and spoil Nneka Ogwumike's final game

Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, Gabby Williams added eight points in the final 90 seconds, and the Golden State Valkyries closed on a 17-4 run to bea...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Reaches double figures Thornton supplied 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 90-82 loss to the Fire.

Impact Thornton bounced back after going scoreless on 0-for-6 shooting against Seattle on Saturday, reaching double figures for the third time in her last four appearances. Her seven rebounds also marked her highest total since returning from the World Cup break.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Generates four steals Saturday Thornton accumulated zero points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds and four steals in 30 minutes during Saturday's 70-57 victory over the Storm.

Impact Although Thornton was unable to get her shot to fall from the floor, she made contributions in other areas during the victory, including her highest rebound total since Aug. 9 while also matching her season-best mark in steals. Across her last three appearances, Thornton has averaged 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 26.7 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Scores 17 points in win Thornton totaled 17 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 86-69 win over the Fire.

Impact Thornton took advantage of some extra touches with Cecilia Zandalasini (not injury-related) away from the team. In her previous four games, Thornton had scored a combined three points for the Valkyries.

AUGUST 31 • 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

Zandalasini leads Golden State against Portland after 20-point performance

Golden State takes on the Portland Fire after Cecilia Zandalasini scored 20 points in the Valkyries' 79-60 win over the New York Liberty

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Muted effort in win Thornton recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds over 18 minutes during Thursday's 79-60 win over the Liberty.

Impact Thornton continues to struggle for the Valkyries. Over her last four games, she has a combined three points to her name.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in eight minutes Thornton totaled zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound over eight minutes during Monday's 80-66 victory over the Lynx.

Impact This was Thornton's second straight scoreless dud, and her minutes took a big hit as a result. Over her last five games, she has scored a total of 15 points for the Valkyries.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seven points in win Thornton ended Monday's 78-70 win over the Wings with seven points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes.

Impact Thornton continues to be a low-end source of fantasy value for the Valkyries. Across 34 games, she's averaging 8.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 25.1 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries blow most of a 19-point lead before beating the Sparks 84-78

Cecilia Zandalasini scored 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting from 3-point range, Tiffany Hayes added 14 and the Golden State Valkyries blew most of a 19-point lead before beating the Lo...

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Picks up double-double Friday Thornton totaled 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 94-76 win over the Wings.

Impact Thornton had a season-high 20 points in Tuesday's 92-81 win over the Tempo. The 33-year-old wasn't as productive Friday, though she hit the double-digit scoring mark for the second consecutive game while recording her first double-double of the season. Despite the recent statistical surge, Thornton still hasn't played well overall throughout the 2026 campaign, averaging 8.6 points and 5.1 rebounds, both down from 2025, over 25.0 minutes in 31 regular-season appearances.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

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