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Dream use a 15-2 run in the 4th quarter to beat the Valkyries 90-81

Allisha Gray scored 24 points, Naz Hillmon had 16 points and a career-high four 3-pointers, and the Atlanta Dream controlled the fourth quarter for a 90-81 victory over the Golden...

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Valkyries' Kayla Thornton collects another franchise first: All-Star ATLANTA - After scoring the first basket in franchise history and then becoming the first Valkyrie t...

JULY 7, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Logs double-double in loss Thornton contributed 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 82-71 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Thornton bounced back with a double-double after shooting 1-for-9 from the field with two points in last Sunday's win over the Storm, during which she left and didn't return due to a neck issue. The 32-year-old tied the game high in rebounds and was one of three Golden State players to score in double figures. Over her last five appearances, Thornton has averaged 15.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 27.8 minutes per game.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State visits Atlanta after Hayes' 23-point game

Golden State visits the Atlanta Dream after Tiffany Hayes scored 23 points in the Valkyries' 82-71 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Valkyries Announce Update After Injury Scare Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton suffered an apparent injury in the Valkyries' win Sunday, June 29 versus the Seattle Storm. Thornton collid...

JULY 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Collier scores 22 to lead Lynx over Valkyries 82-71

Napheesa Collier scored 22 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Golden State Valkyries 82-71 on Saturday night

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Not on injury report Thornton (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Lynx, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Thornton exited the win over the Storm on June 29 with an undisclosed injury that turned out to be a neck problem, but she took advantage of the extra rest to recover. Thornton has started every game for the Valkyries this season and is averaging 15.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.6 steals across 29.8 minutes per game in her 16 appearances. She should remain in the starting lineup and handle her regular workload Saturday.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State plays Minnesota after Hayes' 21-point performance

Golden State plays the Minnesota Lynx after Tiffany Hayes scored 21 points in the Valkyries' 84-57 victory over the Seattle Storm

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

High-flying Valkyries bury Storm after Kayla Thornton's early departure Two nights after Kayla Thornton’s career-high scoring effort carried the Golden State Valkyries to a...

JUNE 30, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Tiffany Hayes scores 21 points as Valkyries run away from Storm for 84-57 win

Tiffany Hayes scored 21 points, Veronica Burton contributed 15 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Seattle Storm for a 84-57 vi...

JUNE 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits early Sunday Thornton will not return to Sunday's game against the Storm due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact Thornton exited the game in the third quarter and will not be able to return due to an undisclosed injury. She concludes the contest with two points (1-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt) and five rebounds in 19 minutes. If she is forced to miss time, Kate Martin and Laeticia Amihere could see expanded roles off the bench.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Valkyries ride Kayla Thornton's 29 points to win over Sky Deadspin | Valkyries ride Kayla Thornton's 29 points to win over Sky

JUNE 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Explodes for 29 points in win Thornton finished with 29 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a steal across 30 minutes in Friday's 83-78 win over the Sky.

Impact Thornton has scored in double digits in every game this season except the season opener, when she recorded six points on 3-for-11 shooting. It's undeniable that she's going through her most productive stretch of the season in recent weeks, though. Aside from posting a season-high mark in scoring in this win, this was also the fourth time Thornton has scored 20 or more points since the beginning of June. The 10-year veteran should remain one of the Valkyries' go-to scoring weapons going forward.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diggins leads Seattle against Golden State after 24-point performance

Seattle plays the Golden State Valkyries after Skylar Diggins scored 24 points in the Storm's 97-81 victory against the Connecticut Sun

JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Valkyries ride Kayla Thornton's 29 points to win over Sky Kayla Thornton poured in a career-high 29 points and the Golden State Valkyries took advantage of the absence of Chicago standout Kamilla Ca...

JUNE 28, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.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

Stuffs stat sheet Wednesday Thornton racked up 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 81-78 loss to New York.

Impact Thornton extended her streak of games with double-digit points to 13 contests, but this was a bit of a step back for her since it was the first time since June 5 that she couldn't reach the 15-point plateau. Even if her scoring figures weren't up to par compared to recent games, Thornton still posted a solid fantasy line thanks to her contributions in other areas. She's averaging 16.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game since the beginning of June.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago visits Golden State after Martin's 21-point performance

Golden State hosts the Chicago Sky after Kate Martin scored 21 points in the Golden State Valkyries' 81-78 loss to the New York Liberty

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Sabrina Ionescu makes 7 free throws late as Liberty hold off Valkyries 81-78

Sabrina Ionescu converted seven free throws in the final two minutes and made a key steal, Breanna Stewart had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Liberty held off the Gold...

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Thornton leads Golden State against New York after 21-point performance

Golden State takes on the New York Liberty after Kayla Thornton scored 21 points in the Golden State Valkyries' 87-63 win against the Connecticut Sun

JUNE 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Comes close to double-double Thornton totaled 21 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Sunday's 87-63 win over the Sun.

Impact The Valkyries cruised to an easy win Sunday and Thornton played a significant role in that outcome. She extended her streak of games with double-digit points to 12 contests and has surpassed the 15-point plateau in six straight. Over that six-game span, the star forward averages 19.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla Thornton scores 21 as Valkyries hand Sun 6th consecutive loss, 87-63

Kayla Thornton had 21 points and eight rebounds, Tiffany Hayes scored 14 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 87-63

JUNE 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Connecticut faces Golden State on 5-game slide

Connecticut enters the matchup with Golden State after losing five straight games

JUNE 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Kayla Thornton scores 16 points as Valkyries rally past Fever SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kayla Thornton hit two key 3-pointers over the final 4:57 and scored 16 points to go with six rebounds, and the Golden...

JUNE 20, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

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JUNE 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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