Veronica Burton - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Posts double-double in home win Burton provided 13 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and three steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 95-79 victory over the Mercury.

Impact Burton was slightly inaccurate from the field, but she was on fire from the free-throw line while posting the double-double. She also showed her quick hands with three steals, one of two starters with at least three steals for the Valkyries. She is averaging 14.5 ppg, 9.0 apg, 2.5 rpg and 2.5 spg through the first two outings.

2 DAYS AGO • 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...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Leads starters with 16 points Burton notched 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 91-80 victory over Seattle.

Impact Burton was good for the most made field goals of any of the Golden State starters, although the bench was actually a little more effective than the starting five in this opener. She showed off her versatility, however, chipping in with solid shooting from distance, a handful of assists and quick hands on defense, too.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 8, 2026

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Janelle Salaun's 20 points, 5 3-pointers lead the Valkyries past the Storm 91-80 in season opener

Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, Veronica Burton had 16 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 91...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Why 2026 WNBA season is different for Veronica Burton with Golden State Valkyries | Sporting News Burton is in different shoes this season.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ties for team lead in scoring Burton generated 14 points (4-7 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, a rebound and a steal in 14 minutes during Saturday's 78-76 preseason win over Seattle.

Impact Burton played a key role during the Valkyries' inaugural season in 2025, and she earned a multi-year contract with the team during the offseason. She got off to a strong start during Saturday's preseason opener and should continue to generate ample fantasy production this year after she averaged 11.9 points, 6.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 29.4 minutes per game while serving exclusively as a starter in 2025.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State Valkyries vs. Seattle Storm | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 25, 2026

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

Deadspin | Valkyries sign Veronica Burton to multiyear deal Deadspin | Valkyries sign Veronica Burton to multiyear deal

APRIL 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Staying with Golden State Burton and the Valkyries agreed to terms on a multi-year contract Saturday.

Impact The Valkyries had the ability to match any offer Burton would have received from another team after extending a restricted qualifying offer, and the 25-year-old guard will indeed stay in Golden State. She started in all 44 regular-season games for the Valkyries in 2025 and averaged 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.4 threes over 29.4 minutes per game -- all career highs.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Qualifying offer extended The Valkyries extended a restricted qualifying offer to Burton on Tuesday.

Impact The move is a clear sign that Golden State desires to keep Burton around following her career season, which saw Burton bring home the 2025 Most Improved Player award. Last regular season, the guard averaged 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest through 44 games.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

The WNBA's "Thief": How Veronica Burton Became a Rising Star Veronica Burton, guard for the Golden State Valkyries, one of the most versatile players in the WNBA and 3x3 basketball thanks to her defens...

MARCH 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Unrivaled championship game: Time, details, how to watch the title contest

The 3-on-3 league Unrivaled will have its championship game on Wednesday night with co-founder Breanna Stewart’s Mist squad facing Kelsey Plum’s Phantom BC team

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Valkyries guard's path to the 2028 Olympics is already crystal clear The Valkyries could be well represented at the next Olympics if they hold on to Veronica Burton and their many international players.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Valkyries guard Veronica Burton named to WNBA all-defensive second team Golden State Valkyries: Veronica Burton named to all-defensive second team

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM

After making playoffs in first year, Valkyries gear up for more going into next season

Golden State Valkyries team President Jess Smith says that more than 90% of season-ticketholders have re-committed for the 2026 season — and that’s some 10,000-plus fans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Veronica Burton's Emotional Response After Valkyries' Crushing Loss to Lynx The Golden State Valkyries' miracle run is over. The Valkyries put up a considerable fight in Game 2 against the Minnesota Lynx as they foug...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • SI.COM

Bags three triples in Game 2 Burton ended Wednesday's 75-74 loss to the Lynx with 13 points (4-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and four steals over 35 minutes.

Impact Burton did her part, contributing a little bit across the board in Game 2. She managed at least three steals in her final three games. After starting just 20 of 107 games in her first three WNBA seasons, she started all 44 games for the Valkyries in the regular season. Burton appears to be a cornerstone player for Golden State heading into 2026.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Collier, Lynx to face the Valkyries

Minnesota will travel to play the Golden State Valkyries

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Valkyries' WNBA award winner proves Wings mistake Veronica Burton has taken home the WNBA's Most Improved Player of the Year award.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • SI.COM

Golden State's Burton wins WNBA Most Improved Player SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State guard Veronica Burton won the WNBA Most Improved Player after helping the Valkyries become the first expan...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM

Newton native Veronica Burton wins WNBA Most Improved Player Award - The Boston Globe Burton set career highs in her fourth season, averaging 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Golden State's Veronica Burton wins WNBA Most Improved Player

Golden State guard Veronica Burton has won the WNBA Most Improved Player award after helping the Valkyries become the first expansion team to make the playoffs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

WNBA names Valkyries leader as this season's Most Improved Player Veronica Burton has been named the WNBA's Most Improved Player in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

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