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Unrivaled Announces Valkyries' Monique Billings to Join Second Season Another star from the Bay will be joining the 3x3 court of Unrivaled Basketball in the league's second season. Veteran Golden State Valkyrie...
Extremely efficient in series ender Billings logged 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 75-74 loss to the Lynx.
Impact Billings was very sharp from the field, making the most field-goal attempts out of anybody on the floor for Golden State, and her 15 points led the team. The 29-year-old was a bit erratic this season, but she proved she still had plenty left in the tank. If she returns to Golden State in 2026, she should still be a valuable rotation contributor.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Collier scores 24 points as No. 1 seed Lynx beat Valkyries 75-74 to advance in WNBA playoffs
Napheesa Collier made a go-ahead 18-footer with 1:24 left on the way to 24 points, and the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golde...SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Scores six points in loss Billings ended with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Thursday's 72-53 loss to the Lynx.
Impact Iliana Rupert went down hard with an undisclosed injury Thursday and was unable to return to the game. Depending on the severity, Billings could be asked to step up should Rupert be forced to miss some time.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Wheeler's go-ahead jumper gives Storm a 74-73 win over Valkyries to secure last WNBA playoff spot
Erica Wheeler scored 17 points, including a go-ahead shot with 18.5 seconds left, and the Seattle Storm beat the Golden State Valkyries 74-73 to secure the final WNBA playoff spotSEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Puts up full line in win Billings contributed 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 84-80 victory over the Wings.
Impact With their win, the Valkyries became the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs in their first season. Billings has been instrumental in their success, posting averages of 7.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.8 blocks in 18.1 minutes per game.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Valkyries beat Wings 84-80 to become 1st expansion team to reach playoffs in inaugural season
The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season, with Janelle Salaun scoring 19 points in an 84-80 comeback victory against the...SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press
Fagbenle has 16 points and Golden State Valkyries beat Liberty 66-58, move closer to playoff berth
Temi Fagbenle scored 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 66-58 for their fourth straight win to close in on becoming the first expansion team to earn...SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press
Valkyries activate center Monique Billings from injury, waive Bree Hall The Valkyries activated Monique Billings from injury, adding some much needed frontcourt depth
SEPTEMBER 1 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Cleared to return for Tuesday Billings (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Liberty.
Impact A left ankle injury has kept Billings from playing for over a month, but she's finally ready to roll for Tuesday. Given her lengthy absence, it's possible she'll face a minutes restriction. Billings has averaged 6.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 13.9 minutes per game over her most recent seven appearances.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Billings (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Fever, Matt Cohen of Winsidr.com reports.
Impact Billings will miss her 14th consecutive game due to a left ankle injury, and her next opportunity to play will be Tuesday against the Liberty. Iliana Rupert and Laeticia Amihere will likely continue to see a bump in minutes with Billings sidelined.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. Washington Billings (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mystics, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Billings will miss a 13th straight game due to a left ankle injury. The next opportunity for the 29-year-old to get back on the floor will be Sunday against the Fever.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Billings (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wings, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Billings will miss her 12th consecutive game due to a left ankle injury. The 29-year-old forward's next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the Mystics.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Friday Billings (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mercury, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Billings was listed as a game-time decision but will ultimately remain sidelined Friday with a left ankle injury. This will mark her 11th consecutive absence, with her next chance to return coming Sunday against the Wings.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Friday Billings (ankle) will be a game-time decision ahead of Friday's matchup with the Mercury, Matt Lively of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Billings was initially listed as day-to-day Friday morning, but just a few hours before tipoff, Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase said she'll be a game-time decision against the Mercury. The veteran forward has been sidelined with a left ankle injury for the past 10 games and has missed 12 of the team's last 13 overall.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to day-to-day Billings (ankle) has been upgraded to day-to-day, Khristina Williams of MSG Network reports.
Impact Billings has been sidelined since July 29 following an injury to her left ankle. But after three weeks of rehab, it appears she has turned a corner. With this news, a return against the Wings on Sunday could potentially be on the table.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
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 MercuryAUGUST 22 • Associated Press
Burton and the Valkyries host conference foe Phoenix
The Valkyries will host conference opponent PhoenixAUGUST 18 • 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 StormAUGUST 16 • 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 MysticsAUGUST 14 • 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 WingsAUGUST 12 • 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 AcesAUGUST 11 • Associated Press
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 SunAUGUST 8 • 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 ValkyriesAUGUST 5 • Associated Press
Golden State faces Las Vegas on 3-game win streak
Golden State aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Valkyries take on Las VegasAUGUST 3 • Associated Press
