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Golden State Valkyries defeat Toronto Tempo as they add rebounding star Aneesah Morrow
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Toronto Tempo 92-81 at Chase Center. Janelle Salaun led with 21 points, Kayla Thornton added 20, and Veronica Burton contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. The win marked the Valkyries' second straight victory over the Tempo.
Toronto addressed a rebounding weakness by trading for forward Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun. The deal sent a 2028 second‑round pick and the rights to Maria Kliundikova to the Sun. Morrow, who posted the league's highest offensive rebounding rate (31.9%) and averaged 11.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, was described by general manager Monica Wright Rogers as a "perfect fit" for the Tempo's culture and long‑term contention plans. The Valkyries, a second‑year franchise, continue to challenge WNBA elites as they pursue a playoff run.
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Aneesah Morrow · Golden State Valkyries · Kayla Thornton · Toronto Tempo · Veronica Burton
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Toronto Tempo 92-81. martineztribune.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Toronto Tempo acquired forward Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun in exchange for a 2028 second‑round pick and the rights to Maria Kliundikova. www.theixsports.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] General manager Monica Wright Rogers described Aneesah Morrow as a perfect fit for the Tempo's culture and long‑term contention plans. www.theixsports.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kayla Thornton scored 20 points in the game. martineztribune.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Janelle Salaun scored 21 points in the game. martineztribune.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Golden State Valkyries are a second‑year franchise challenging WNBA elites and pursuing a playoff run.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Veronica Burton contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the game. martineztribune.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aneesah Morrow had the league's highest offensive rebounding rate at 31.9% and averaged 11.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game at the time of the trade. www.theixsports.com