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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 • Associated Press

Muted performance in win Billings had eight points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 19 minutes during Thursday's 88-77 victory over the Fever.

Impact Billings' workloads and production has been all over the place. Overall, she's appeared in 10 games with averages of 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 19.3 minutes per contest.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla Thornton scores 16 points as Valkyries rally past Caitlin Clark, Fever 88-77

Kayla Thornton hit two key 3-pointers over the final 4:57 and scored 16 points to go with six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries rallied past Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fe...

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Bueckers and Ogunbowale combine for 39 points and Wings win their first home game against Valkyries

Paige Bueckers scored 20 points, Arike Ogunbowale added 19 points, six assists and three steals, and the Dallas Wings won their first home game of the season, 80-71 over the Golden...

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Records season high in start Billings contributed 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-6 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes in Tuesday's 80-71 loss to Dallas.

Impact Billings moved into the starting lineup Tuesday after coming off the bench in her first eight appearances, going on to lead all Valkyries players in scoring, rebounds and blocks while setting a new season high in scoring. Billings has played well as of late, recording 10 or more points in three of her last four contests.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Tuesday Billings is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Wings.

Impact Billings has come off the bench in each of her first eight appearances but moves into the starting lineup following a strong stretch of recent performances. Over her past three games, the center has averaged 9.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks while shooting 57.1 percent in 18.3 minutes per contest.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high three steals in win Billings provided five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three steals and one block over 13 minutes during Saturday's 76-70 win over the Storm.

Impact Billings logged double-digit minutes for the third straight game, posting a season-high mark in steals. The 29-year-old forward has averaged 7.2 points and 5.0 rebounds across 14.4 minutes per game in her last five outings. She could continue to play a meaningful role, as the Valkyries will be without Julie Vanloo, Cecilia Zandalasini and Janelle Salaun for several weeks due to EuroBasket commitments.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in 17 minutes Billings chipped in 10 points (5-9 FG), four rebounds and one block in 17 minutes during Monday's 89-81 victory over the Sparks.

Impact Billings is starting to turn a corner for the Valkyries and fantasy managers will want to watch her closely. Over her last two outings, Billings has shot a combined 55.6 percent from the field with 12.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 21.0 minutes per game.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla Thornton makes 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in OT and the Valkyries beat the Sparks 89-81

Janelle Salaun had 21 points and eight rebounds, Kayla Thornton made a 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-8...

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Thornton, Burton, Billings have double-doubles as Valkyries beat Aces to snap 4-game skid SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kayla Thornton had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Veronica Burton and Monique Billings also had double-doubles and the Gold...

JUNE 8 • THESTAR.COM

Bounces back with double-double Billings closed with 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes during Saturday's 95-68 win over the Aces.

Impact After seeing a mere two minutes in Thursday's loss to Phoenix, Billings bounced back in a big way Saturday by setting season highs in points, boards, swipes and swats in her first double-double of 2025. She's now logged at least 15 minutes in five of her six appearances this season, and Saturday's effort should only aid her case for stable playing time off Golden State's bench going forward.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton, Burton, Billings have double-doubles as Valkyries beat Aces 95-68 to snap 4-game skid

Kayla Thornton had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Veronica Burton and Monique Billings also had double-doubles and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-68 on Saturday...

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Flirts with double-double in return Billings notched 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Thursday's 82-77 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Billings missed two games due to a right foot injury but returned to action Thursday and scored in double figures for the first time this season. She's averaging only 22.3 minutes per game through three appearances off the bench but has been productive, posting 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. New York Billings (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Liberty, Sara Jane Gamelli of Ballislife.com reports.

Impact Billings will return to action after a two-game absence due to a right foot injury. The 29-year-old has averaged 7.0 points and 5.5 rebounds across 23.5 minutes per game in two regular-season appearances.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Thursday Billings (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against New York, Nathan Canilao of The Mercury News reports.

Impact Billings is in jeopardy of missing a third game in a row due to a right foot injury. Stephanie Talbot, Julie Vanloo, Kate Martin and Carla Leite are all candidates to see their minutes increase if Billings is unable to play against the Liberty.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Billings (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game against the Liberty, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Billings will miss her second straight game due to a right foot injury. Her next chance to suit up will come in Thursday's rematch against the Liberty. Stephanie Talbot and Kyara Linskens are candidates for a bump in playing time due to Billings being sidelined.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Billings is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Liberty due to a right foot injury, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Billings missed Friday's win over the Sparks due to a right ankle issue, and she's now being listed as questionable due to a foot injury. If the 29-year-old is unable to suit up Tuesday, Stephanie Talbot and Kyara Linskens are candidates for a bump in playing time.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Billings (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Sparks, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints reports.

Impact Billings was previously listed as questionable but is now set to miss her first game of the season due to a right ankle issue. She came off the bench in the Valkyries' first two games but saw extended run, averaging 7.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Friday Billings is questionable for Friday's game against the Sparks due to a right ankle injury, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact Billings has been deployed off the bench in each of her first two appearances of the season, and she evidently picked up an ankle injury at some point along the way. The team will presumably monitor her closely leading up to tipoff to determine her availability for Friday's clash.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting in season opener Billings is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Sparks.

Impact The Valkyries selected Billings in the WNBA Expansion Draft in December, and while the eight-year veteran should be a key player for Golden State due to her experience in the league, she won't be part of the first unit in this matchup. Kate Martin will start alongside Tiffany Hayes, Veronica Burton, Kayla Thornton and Temi Fagbenle.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double Billings recorded nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds and an assist across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 83-82 preseason loss to the Sparks.

Impact The Valkyries selected Billings in the WNBA Expansion Draft in December, and the eight-year veteran should be a key player for the league's newest franchise due to his experience in the league. Even though the Valkyries lost in this preseason opener, Billing led the starters in shot attempts, meaning he might be one of the team's go-to offensive weapons once the regular season begins.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Billings has a double-double, Wings beat Sparks 84-83 Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points, Monique Billings had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds and the Dallas Wings edged the Los An...

MAY 27, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ogunbowale scores 20 points and Billings has a double-double to help Wings edge Sparks 84-83

Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points, Monique Billings had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds and the Dallas Wings edged the Los Angeles Sparks 84-83

MAY 27, 2024 • Associated Press