Kendra Andrews

Tiffany Hayes says the team was “the only ones not surprised” the Valkyries played together as well as they did. “We’ve been here in camp beating up on each other every day, that was just the first time we got to play against someone else...I think it was no surprise to us.”

Natalie Nakase says after watching the film from their first preseason game, the Valkyries are further ahead than she thought they’d be at this point, particularly on offense. “The attention to detail to defense, though, defensively, that’s where we want to make sure we lock.”

“Our motto is going to be: process over results … We want growing pains.” Historically, expansion teams struggle in their first season. So what are realistic expectations for the Valkyries this year? @kpelton and I examine: https://t.co/ivTu5zcBEU

Also worth noting that the Valkyries’ game last night had a time conflict with the Warriors’ second round game against the Timberwolves. So, that attendance number is really something (Chase Center seats just over 18,000)

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews

If there’s any question on how excited the Bay Area is to have a WNBA team… last night’s 17,428 fans at Chase Center for the Valkyries’ game was the third-highest preseason attendance for a W game in league history. Here’s our story from last night: https://t.co/qyI5EDlBoe

If there’s any question on how excited the Bay Area is to have a WNBA team… last night’s 17,428 fans at Chase Center for the Valkyries’ game was the third-highest preseason attendance for a W game in league history. Here’s our story from last night: https://t.co/qyI5EDlBoe

ESPN story from last night: inside Chase Center for the first game in Valkyries history — a one-point preseason loss to the Sparks https://t.co/qyI5EDm9dM

Amhere gets a 3 at a buzzer, but it wasn't quite enough, as the Valkyries fall to the Sparks 83-82 in their fist game in franchise history. There are definitely things for GSV to work on, but one thing is for sure: Chase Center is going to be a great place for women's hoops.

After trailing by as much as 14, the Valkyries are tied with the Sparks at 57 heading into the fourth. A major swing in the third quarter, outscoring LA 32-18. Martin got fouled on a 3-pointer, knocked down all FTs and then Fagbanle tied it on a corner 3. It's loud in Chase.

Monique Billings scores the first (unofficial) bucket in Valkyries history https://t.co/d9Vtwr7058

Before the W season tips off, let’s take one last look at the inaugural year of Unrivaled — why the stakeholders say it was a success, what WNBA GM’s think of it, and the biggest questions facing the league moving forward: https://t.co/1Ne6LnOv7a

Natalie Nakase on this move: “she picked up everything we asked her to, did everything that we asked. It’s just that I have to choose the best 12 that are going to fit. Doesn’t mean it’s the most talented, it means it’s the best 12.”

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews

The Valkyries have waived Shyanne Sellers, the team announced. They drafted Sellers with the 17th overall pick.

The Valkyries have waived Shyanne Sellers, the team announced. They drafted Sellers with the 17th overall pick.

RT @espn: For the first time ever, every WNBA preseason game will be available via national broadcast or online streaming this year, with f…

ESPN story from the Valkyries’ opening day of training camp, and how they’re trying to find their “killer” identity: https://t.co/UXw7OskCGT

What does Kate Martin want the Valkyries’ identity to be?: “Killers.” “We want to be gritty, we want to be relentless. We want to be the ones diving on the floor for loose balls. We went to be the ones getting stops, we want to be playing together and work our tails off.”

ESPN story on MiLaysia Fulwiley transferring to LSU: https://t.co/Wqlhy6ayA3

RT @espn: Breaking: MiLaysia Fulwiley is transferring to LSU, she announced on social media. https://t.co/CcG1eMKpHN