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Golden State Valkyries 2026 season

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In early July 2026, guard Gabby Williams was announced as a starter for the WNBA ~~All‑Star~~ All-Star Game, becoming the first French player to begin the event. The surprise announcement by commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase highlighted Williams' rise as a leading scorer and defensive anchor for the ~~Bay‑area~~ Bay-area team. Two weeks later, the Valkyries had climbed to second place in the league with a ~~19‑8~~ 19-8 record, just half a game behind the Las Vegas Aces. Coach Nakase received praise for her roster management, while Williams continued to lead the team, averaging 14.8 points per game. The Valkyries’ strong defense and depth positioned them as legitimate championship contenders during the ~~mid‑season~~ mid-season stretch. On July 25, NBA 2K27 released its first set of player ratings, giving Williams a 91 overall rating, tying her with several teammates for the ~~tenth‑best~~ tenth-best mark in the game. That same day, Williams signed a ~~three‑year~~ three-year contract with the Golden State Valkyries worth $3,748,500, fully guaranteed, with a base salary of $1,190,000 for the 2026 season. The deal set a new benchmark for WNBA salaries and underscored her growing profile on and off the court. By late August, Williams emerged as the frontrunner for the Defensive Player of the Year award, holding the top betting odds. She has been central to the Valkyries' league-best defense, which allows only 76.7 points per game. Coach Nakase praised Williams' defensive instincts, describing her as having a “cat-like” ability to study opponents and anticipate plays.

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