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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...

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Upgraded to available Williams (hand) is available for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Williams is cleared to play through a hand injury Wednesday. However, she was active for Friday's loss to the Sky but didn't appear, so Williams is not guaranteed to play a meaningful role.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Williams (hand) is questionable for Wednesday against the Mercury.

Impact Williams is officially day-to-day after missing Sunday's game against the Wings. Chance Gray is a candidate for more minutes if Williams is unable to give it a go.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Williams (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wings.

Impact Williams was initially listed as probable, though she'll be held out of Sunday's contest due to a right hand injury. Her next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Mercury. Chance Gray could see a slight bump in playing time in Williams' absence.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to suit up Sunday Williams (hand) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Wings.

Impact Williams also drew a probable tag ahead of Friday's loss to Chicago, and while she didn't see the floor, she was available to play. She's appeared in five outings this month, during which she has averaged 3.0 points and 2.8 assists in 13.0 minutes per contest.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Williams (hand) is available for Friday's game in Chicago.

Impact Williams was listed as probable for Friday's game, and now we have official confirmation that she'll be out there. Williams is averaging 4.8 points per game on 36.4 percent shooting from the field this season.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Listed probable for Friday Williams is probable for Friday's game against the Sky due to a right hand injury.

Impact Williams has appeared in eight straight games for the Sparks, so it's not clear as to when she may have picked up the hand injury. Either way, it looks as though she's on track to take the court for Friday's clash. Look for confirmation on her availability closer to tipoff.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out four dimes off bench Williams ended with five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and four assists over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 106-92 victory over Indiana.

Impact Williams has now logged at least 15 minutes in four consecutive games amid the absence of Kelsey Plum (lower leg). However, she hasn't scored in double digits since May 9 in Las Vegas, curbing her short-term fantasy appeal.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 17 minutes in loss Williams finished Thursday's 125-97 loss to the Tempo with eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 17 minutes.

Impact With Kelsey Plum (leg) out a while, Williams is one of several players who will be asked to play larger roles. She's a typically a low-usage player, so she's only worth monitoring in deeper formats for now.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two points Williams totaled two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist across seven minutes during Sunday's 98-97 win over the Liberty.

Impact Williams was just signed to a standard contract on June 19. She's expected to be an emergency depth option moving forward.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Sparks Williams will sign a deal with the Sparks, Aya Abdeen of TheIXSports.com reports.

Impact Williams was previously on a developmental contract with the Mercury. With Williams set to join the club, the Sparks waived Sania Feagin in a related move.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Williams (coach's decision) will remain on the inactive list for Wednesday's game versus the Aces.

Impact This will be Williams' seventh straight game on the sidelines. Her next chance to play will come Saturday versus Seattle.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report for Wednesday Williams (coach's decision) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Aces.

Impact Williams not being listed on the initial injury report gives her a chance of playing Wednesday, though the Mercury may ultimately make her inactive closer to tipoff. The guard has appeared in eight of a possible 12 regular-season games as a developmental player.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Saturday Williams (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Sparks.

Impact Williams appeared in each of the Mercury's first eight games this season, but she'll be inactive for a sixth consecutive contest as a developmental player. The guard remains eligible to appear in up to 12 total regular-season games under the developmental contract, and her next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Aces.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report against Sparks Williams (coach's decision) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game versus Los Angeles.

Impact Williams is signed to a developmental deal, so she might still miss Saturday's meeting with the Sparks in order to preserve her limited availability moving ahead.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Thursday Williams (coach's decision) is listed as out for Thursday's game versus Dallas.

Impact Williams will miss a fifth consecutive contest Thursday. She is now signed to a developmental contract, so she is limited to 12 regular-season games moving forward.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Williams (coach's decision) is off the injury report for Thursday"s game against the Wings.

Impact Williams looks to be available for Thursday's contest. She's on a developmental contract, so the Mercury could still choose to hold her out.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Tuesday Williams (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Williams will sit out Tuesday's contest to preserve her eligibility while signed to a developmental contract. Her next opportunity to play will come Thursday in Dallas.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Phoenix Phoenix signed Williams to a developmental contract Thursday.

Impact The Mercury just waived Williams on Sunday, but it appears they've reversed course. Williams is now eligible to make 12 regular-season appearance under a developmental deal.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Phoenix The Mercury waived Williams on Sunday.

Impact Williams will now have to explore other opportunities if she clears waivers. The 27-year-old guard appeared in eight regular-season games with Phoenix in 2026 before being let go, averaging 4.8 points while shooting 36.4 percent from the field in 13.1 minutes per contest.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sees seven minutes in loss Williams totaled three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) across seven minutes during Wednesday's 84-74 loss to New York.

Impact Williams has played a very limited role early on this season. Through eight appearances, she's averaging 13.1 minutes per contest with 4.8 points and 0.5 assists on 36.4 percent shooting from the field.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in seven points off bench Williams accumulated seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 98-90 loss to the Tempo.

Impact Williams has offered modest production as a scorer so far this year, but she hasn't contributed in other areas of the box score very much. Over her first five appearances, the guard has averaged 5.8 points, 0.6 steals, and 1.4 three-pointers in 13.4 minutes per game.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six points as reserve Williams finished Sunday's 95-79 loss to the Valkyries with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and one rebound over 12 minutes.

Impact Although Williams has come off the bench over her first two appearances of the regular season, she's logged double-digit minutes in each matchup and has been a solid scorer, averaging 8.5 points in 16.5 minutes per game. Williams should continue to have opportunities to earn playing time this year, but her opportunities could decrease once Monique Akoa Makani (overseas commitment) and Sami Whitcomb (knee) are back in action.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Janelle Salaun scores 21 points off the bench and Valkyries beat Mercury 95-79 to win home opener

Janelle Salaun scored 21 points off the bench, Gabby Williams contributed 19 points and five rebounds in her home debut for Golden State after the All-Star forward signed last mont...

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Contributes off bench Williams finished Saturday's 108-104 preseason win over Chicago with 16 points (5-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one assist, one rebound and one steal over 23 minutes.

Impact Given that Saturday was the Mercury's first preseason game, Williams and the rest of the bench got an extended run while all five of the team's starters played 14 minutes or less. She took advantage of the playing time, as she led the Mercury bench in scoring to finish as the team's second-leading scorer behind Kahleah Cooper (19 points). Williams appeared in just 11 regular-season games for Phoenix in 2025 and averaged 9.7 minutes per game off the bench, but a strong showing in the preseason could earn her more playing time in 2026.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

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

Janelle Salaun scores 21 points off the bench and Valkyries beat Mercury 95-79 to win home opener