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Good to go Saturday Thornton (knee) is available and starting Saturday's preseason game against the Storm.

Impact Thornton's 2025 campaign was cut short due to right knee surgery she underwent in July, though she's been cleared to return to game action for Golden State's lone preseason game. The veteran forward appeared in 22 regular-season games last season, averaging 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.1 minutes per tilt.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Thornton (knee) is probable for Saturday's preseason game against the Storm, Nathan Canilao of The Mercury News reports.

Impact Thornton underwent right knee surgery last July and missed the remainder of the 2025 campaign, though she's set to return to game action in Golden State's preseason opener. The veteran forward appeared in 22 regular-season games last season, averaging 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.1 minutes per showing.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for preseason opener Thornton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's preseason opener against the Storm, per Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com.

Impact The Valkyries will re-evaluate Thornton, who's coming off knee surgery last July, at some point prior to Saturday's tipoff. That said, it wouldn't be shocking if the team took a cautious approach, and the priority is likely to have Thornton fully healthy for the start of the regular season in May.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Optimistic about availability Thornton told reporters Sunday that she feels good about her recovery from knee surgery in July and expects to be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season, Kenzo Fukuda of Cl...

Impact The Valkyries open the preseason Saturday against the Storm, and it remains to be seen whether Thornton will be available for that game or any of Golden State's exhibition games before the regular season commences May 8. She started in all 22 of her regular-season outings in 2025 prior to her knee injury and averaged 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.3 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Valkyries Thornton (knee) signed a one-year contract with the Valkyries on Monday.

Impact Thornton underwent knee surgery in July which ruled her out for the remainder of the season. She was excellent in 22 appearances, posting averages of 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.8 three-pointers on 36.2 percent shooting from the field.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Collier, Lynx to face the Valkyries

Minnesota will travel to play the Golden State Valkyries

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

The Valkyries visit Minnesota to begin playoffs

The Minnesota Lynx host the Golden State Valkyries to begin the first round of the WNBA playoffs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Season-ending injury cost Valkyries more than just All-Star-level production When Kayla Thornton went down with a knee injury, the Valkyries lost their lone All-Star. In the playoffs, they will miss more than just her...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Salaun leads Golden State against Minnesota after 22-point game

Golden State visits the Minnesota Lynx after Janelle Salaün scored 22 points in the Valkyries' 74-73 loss to the Seattle Storm

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State visits Seattle after Ogwumike's 20-point performance

Seattle hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm's 84-76 loss to the New York Liberty

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State plays Minnesota, seeks 6th straight win

Golden State is looking to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against Minnesota

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State faces Dallas, looks for 5th straight win

Golden State faces Dallas looking to extend its four-game win streak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

New York plays Golden State on 4-game road skid

New York will look to stop its four-game road skid when the Liberty visit Golden State

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State hosts Indiana after Boston's 22-point game

Indiana faces the Golden State Valkyries after Aliyah Boston scored 22 points in the Fever's 76-75 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State aims for 20th win of season in matchup against Washington

Golden State will try to earn its 20th victory this season when the Valkyries play the Washington Mystics

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Wings face the Valkyries on 4-game losing streak

Dallas aims to stop its four-game slide when the Dallas Wings play Golden State

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Phoenix hosts Golden State after Burton's 24-point game

Golden State takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Veronica Burton scored 24 points in the Valkyries' 98-91 loss to the Phoenix Mercury

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Burton and the Valkyries host conference foe Phoenix

The Valkyries will host conference opponent Phoenix

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Howard leads Atlanta against Golden State after 21-point game

Atlanta faces the Golden State Valkyries after Rhyne Howard scored 21 points in the Dream's 80-78 loss to the Seattle Storm

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Chicago hosts Golden State following Burton's 30-point showing

Golden State visits the Chicago Sky after Veronica Burton scored 30 points in the Valkyries' 88-83 win over the Washington Mystics

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State visits Washington after Iriafen's 23-point performance

Washington plays the Golden State Valkyries after Kiki Iriafen scored 23 points in the Washington Mystics' 91-78 win over the Dallas Wings

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Mabrey leads Connecticut against Golden State after 22-point game

Connecticut visits the Golden State Valkyries after Marina Mabrey scored 22 points in the Sun's 94-86 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Kayla Thornton still fuels Valkyries' success after devastating injury Kayla Thornton won’t be able to get back on the court to help the Valkyries’ playoff chase. She still has an impact on the team, though.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Golden State hosts Los Angeles after Hamby's 21-point game

Los Angeles visits the Golden State Valkyries after Dearica Hamby scored 21 points in the Sparks' 102-91 victory over the Connecticut Sun

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Loyd leads Las Vegas against Golden State after 27-point game

Las Vegas visits the Golden State Valkyries after Jewell Loyd scored 27 points in the Aces' 101-77 victory against the Golden State Valkyries

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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