Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase accused a Phoenix Mercury player of kicking her leg out to trip point guard Veronica Burton during Tuesday’s 98-91 loss.

When multiple players left for the EuroBasket tournament in June, Golden State stayed afloat. When injured All-Star Kayla Thornton was ruled out for the rest of the season last month, the Valkyries stepped up and won games without their unquestioned leader.

Defense in basketball is an inherently physical effort. Players are required to target the ball and not other players, something that ends up being governed by

On Sunday night, the Atlanta Dream will travel west to take on the Golden State Valkyries in exciting WNBA play.

Last week, in front of thousands of fans at Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries introduced their new mascot: a glasses-wearing purple raven named Violet, who hopped onto the court at halftime of their game against the Connecticut Sun and quickly won the hearts of Valkyries’ supporters.

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase criticized Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani for what she described as an intentional kick on Veronica Burton late in Tuesday’s game

There's no denying the Golden State Valkyries fought hard in their 98-91 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. With only eight players available due to Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini's late injury scratches, the remaining Valkyries stepped up and tested the Mercury through the majority of the game.

Golden State Valkyries Apologize to Kate Martin Before Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries looked to close out their two-game road trip with a win, taking on the Angel Reese-less Chicago Sky on Friday night.

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points, and the Phoenix Mercury came back to beat the Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday night.

Veronica Burton makes WNBA history, but her record-setting night isn’t enough as the Valkyries fall to the Mercury.