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Joins starting lineup Fagbenle will join the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Lynx.

Impact Fagbenle will be replacing Monique Billings in a move that could stick going forward -- she missed some time with the Valkyries in order to compete at EuroBasket. Fagbenle holds season averages of 9.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals, and she could start trending up.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Fades injury report Fagbenle (rest) is not on the Valkyries' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Storm, Nathan Canilao of Mercury News reports.

Impact Fagbenle returned from international play Wednesday. She was held out of Friday's win over the Sky for rest purposes, but she appears to be on track to make her return Sunday. Fagbenle is averaging 10.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks over 25.8 minutes per game this season, all career highs.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Fagbenle (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Sky, Zena Keita of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fagbenle has returned from international play but will sit out Friday's game for rest purposes. The center was off to a strong start before leaving for EuroBasket, averaging 10.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 25.8 minutes across 10 starts. Her next opportunity to return to the court will come Sunday against the Storm.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Returning from EuroBasket Fagbenle (not injury related) has been reactivated following a stint with Great Britain during the EuroBasket.

Impact Fagbenle missed three games for the Valkyries while playing in the EuroBasket. However, she will reportedly sit out Wednesday's game against the Liberty for rest purposes, Sara Jane Gamelli of BallisLife.com reports. She has played in 10 games so far for Golden State during the 2025 campaign and has averaged 10.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game, shooting 54.3 percent from the floor and 22.7 percent from beyond the arc.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

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

Valkyries guard Julie Vanloo is expansion team's go-to interpreter for international players

Julie Vanloo’s ability to communicate in four languages has been crucial as the expansion Golden State Valkyries develop chemistry and find ways to make sure everyone can understan...

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Leaving for EuroBasket Fagbenle's contract has been temporarily suspended due to a EuroBasket commitment.

Impact Fagbenle is set to miss several weeks of the WNBA season due to joining Great Britain's national team for EuroBasket. Monique Billings, Stephanie Talbot and Laeticia Amihere are candidates for an uptick in playing time in Fagbenle's absence.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points Saturday Fagbenle finished with 16 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes in Saturday's 76-70 win over the Storm.

Impact Fagbenle couldn't record what would've been her third double-double across her last four appearances since she ended just three boards shy of that goal. However, the veteran forward remains productive in the frontcourt. She's scored in double digits in three of her last four showings.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton scores 22 points to carry Golden State Valkyries past Seattle Storm 76-70

Kayla Thornton scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Temi Fagbenle scored 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 76-70

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Posts 14 points and 13 rebounds Fagbenle ended Monday's 89-81 win over Los Angeles with 14 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and four steals in 28 minutes.

Impact Fagbenle struggled from behind the three-point line, misfiring on all four of her attempts, but she more than made up for it with the 13 rebounds, four steals and four blocked shots. She really seems to be relishing a return to a starting role with the expansion Valkyries. She is averaging 13.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 3.0 blocked shots in her past two road games.

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

Double-doubles in loss Fagbenle supplied 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Thursday's 86-77 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Fagbenle recorded her first double-double of the season as the Valkyries dropped their fourth game in a row. Fagbenle has been a bright spot, averaging 9.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals in 27.0 minutes.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Lexi Held scores season-high 24 points as Mercury close on 18-1 run to beat Valkyries 86-77

Rookie Lexi Held scored a season-high 24 points, Satou Sabally had 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists and the Phoenix Mercury closed on an 18-1 run to beat the Golden State...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Plays 31 minutes in loss Fagbenle racked up 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 95-67 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Fagbenle is off to a strong start with her new team with the Valkyries holding a 2-2 record. Through four games, Fagbenle is shooting 62.1 percent from the field with 10.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in 29.3 minutes.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Breanna Stewart scores 24 points in Liberty's 95-67 rout of Valkyries

Breanna Stewart scored 24 points, Jonquel Jones added 13 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and the New York Liberty never trailed in a 95-67 win over the Golden State Valkyries

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Carla Leite scores 19, Janelle Salaun adds 18 to help Valkyries beat Sparks 82-73

Carla Leite scored 19 points, fellow rookie Janelle Salaun had 18, and Kayla Thornton added 14 points and 10 rebounds to help the Golden State Valkyries beat the Los Angeles Sparks...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Hits pair of triples in setback Fagbenle ended up with 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT) with five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 32 minutes in Friday's 84-67 loss against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Impact Fagbenle started for just the fifth time in 92 games in The W across five seasons. She should have a major role in the offense for the expansion Valkyries, and Fagbenle could be a cheap source of 3-pointers, rebounds and blocked shots, especially in DFS when the price is right. Next up is a visit from the Washington Mystics Wednesday.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Plum scores 37 points to lead the Sparks to an 84-67 win in the Valkyries' debut

Kelsey Plum scored 26 of her 37 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks spoiled the first game in Golden State Valkyries history with a 84-67 victory

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Valkyries sign veteran center Temi Fagbenle, expansion pick with playoff experience The Golden State Valkyries tied up one of their last loose ends of the offseason on Wednesday, signi...

APRIL 3 • SACBEE.COM

Inks deal with Golden State Fagbenle signed a one-year, $90,000 contract with the Valkyries on Wednesday, Richard Cohen of HerHoopStats.com reports.

Impact Fagbenle was selected by Golden State in the WNBA Expansion Draft in December, and she received a restricted qualifying offer in mid-January. She'll receive slightly more than the veteran minimum in 2025 and should have an opportunity to carve out a sizable role with her new team.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Fever Send Farewell Message to Temi Fagbenle Temi Fagbenle is moving on.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM