Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft FULL REVEAL | WNBA on ESPN

[@ericaalexander92]

Temi is going to be missed in Indy, she was important to them.

[@1PhotoGeek]

I'm so bummed she won't be back with the Fever in 2025.

[@dibsports]

She was hurt a lot, best ability is availability.

[@laurielewis6456]

I am so sad.

[@peacelove2994]

And great for them defensively. Such a shame to see her go. Best of luck to her!

[@jah1599]

Sad

[@UNDERGODSPROTECTION]

Julie Vanloo, that's a significant pickup. She's a true point guard; I like her game.

[@TheReekBShow]

Facts she was the steal 💯

[@Ashleythemando]

Kate was a great pick. Not only is she popular being from Iowa w/ CC, she is a great player and teammate!

[@Momula101]

She more popular than great. Good marketing for the franchise

[@andrem.thomas332]

​@@Momula101 Exactly

[@Blacklist324]

There was no doubt she would be the player taken from the Aces.

[@willthomas2310]

​@@Momula101Facts! Fans be glazing hard lol!

[@charlieburns533]

I have an additional team to watch! Kate should get to play a lot more. ❤Kate!

[@jenniedavis6218]

Hate to see Temi leave the Fever, but I'll love seeing her and Kate play. New fan of the Golden State V's..

[@markbuchanan2596]

Kate Martin is a win!

[@donnytheflow]

E-40 calling the names was NOT on my bingo card lmao... all he needed was an ooh to bring it home

[@xmen123ify]

Kate Martin will put this team on the map

[@anthonytaylor7928]

And how is she supposed to do that

[@Him.Duncan]

@@anthonytaylor7928by existing lol. She top 5 in jersey sales

[@edwardhipolito7242]

Carla Leite is better than KM casual

[@ZoraDelaney]

​@@anthonytaylor7928Kate Martin has one of the league's best-selling jerseys, despite being a role player. She's a fan favorite.

[@nicolecole9801]

I don't agree. 😂 But I think this is a great opportunity for her to grow as a player.

[@Sticks2mini2rs]

Kate Martin and Temi 🎉🎉🎉

[@blind-dateoutdoorssportsma547]

No, no, NO! We at Fever want Fagbenle back! Give them Smith!

[@arlethalewis3318]

Good thing you're not in management.

[@crlsdmngz]

Would've really liked to see Fagbenle another season with Fever. Don't know why they decided not to protect her

[@lisareynolds9799]

Possibly bc she's a free agent?

[@1PhotoGeek]

Me too! I'm so bummed. I am a big fan of Fagbenle.

[@RamblingRob-vi7ct]

Injuries probably biggest reason

[@stephanieokaka2442]

I think its injuries

[@crlsdmngz]

@lisareynolds9799 not so much just protecting from the valkyrie draft but not fighting for her to stay on the team as a free agent.

[@chtrvra]

Fagbenle needs to shine somewhere else hard to see her go but she'll get a much deserved playing time with this expansion squad

[@DylanWrona]

Kate Martin is a BEAST

[@Zayb3lll]

Mid athlete

[@Ryyian]

​@@Zayb3lllyour comment is trash

[@avisionthroughchrist]

Chiney’s face when they mentioned the Valkyries signing her sister as a free agent 😅

[@randybarnes4440]

😂😂😂

[@rollerphone]

Burton was a very good guard in CT. Pairing up with Martin should be interesting.

[@Jamal-lb6oj]

I’m so tight they took Kayla from the Us smh she helped us get that chip

[@SharifHamlet]

I'm upset myself . A great defensive player

[@rorybisson756]

they didnt take anyone from Seatle due to the toxicity and investigation going on there right now. that shows intelligence by ownership and the GM. it also shows how bad that Seatle thing must really be.

[@Purplegorillaz]

What happened over in Seattle?..What's wrong with that Team?..

[@icanbreathe9161]

@@Purplegorillazteammates complained about bullying by coaching staff

[@Chloeeezyyy]

@@icanbreathe9161it was a single person and the investigation ended in no fault to the org/coaching staff

[@onlyonejah9632]

I can't believe they took my boo Kayla. I'm crying real tears right now. Just got me too emotional 😭😭😭😭

[@34stzoo]

I am so happy for Kate Martin! And I think they work out some deal for jewel Lloyd from Seattle

[@dodecatemoria]

Temi and Kate gonna make herstory. All the best

[@raylouison7571]

Nalyssa Smith should have been exposed.

[@Nola_Travel]

Great panel. Great discussion.

[@salohcinlaen990]

Fever should’ve gave them Nylyssa Smith instead of Fagbenle

[@vrtillinfinity]

The fever don’t choose who they give

[@Mara8591-f4t]

@@vrtillinfinity In a way yes they do have a say in who is taken out of their roster. If Fever protected Temi, GSV's very well may have taken smith since she is same position player and same height.

[@Kitchie26]

They might trade Nalyssa

[@pueo5785]

Even if Smith is not trade bait, I feel like she really wants a second chance to be part of the Fever family. She had flashes of brilliance with Clark, and if she works to improve her reliability and with the support of teammates, she can be a strong force for the Fever inside. Just a hopeless glass-half-full optimist here. Lol...

[@jordanlj1]

100%

[@Willco5114]

Kate Martin is a great choice. The best teammate anyone could want.

[@marcusdarby2854]

I do hope someone gives Gabbie Marshall a shot if she’s looking to continue her career.

[@BluePoetProductions]

Gabbie Marshall doesn't play ball anymore. She retired, and is focused on finishing college.

[@TheReekBShow]

She retired

[@BillField-d5u]

Fever needs to sign Gabby marshall. ( Tons of energy on defense and good spot up there point shooter ,WIN! WIN!)

[@BillField-d5u]

CC CAN TALK HER BACK TO PLAY WITH HER.

[@RobertMiller-k3g]

Not protecting Temi was a HUUUUUUGE mistake for Indiana

[@PaddyPines]

lol this is so interesting, I’m excited to see how this team will blend.

[@Kkayroyal]

Hate to see Kayla Thorton leave us but excited to see the growth of the W!

[@sanya2560]

Kate and Temi❤

[@MoneyF4]

They’re screaming because they don’t have to be an Aces fan anymore 😂

[@mictza450]

🌽

[@celinebeanie]

kate martin W! she has the bigger fanbase than every other player in this team combined

[@conlanding]

The selection of players the Valks made in the expansion draft and with any trades they make along with free agency and the WNBA draft, they could be an immediate contender in their inaugural season.

[@yamabo]

you're trippin, they won't even make the playoffs

[@user-of5wh8xf9k]

I'm a Fever fan, but my next favorite team will be the Valkyries because they have a good talented players there that wants to shine and be seen.

[@jansport7952]

Exactly!

[@wezikalua5922]

Hope Kate Martin gets to chance to shine. Too bad Fever lost Temi

[@ejxcheddar573]

definitely buying a kate martin jersey

[@shastica]

Me too I liked the jerseys!

[@billeib427]

Kate Martin's off season regimen and now gets a fresh start!

[@sanya2560]

I love the Valkyries already,❤

[@tfewald01]

I'm a Caitlyn Clark fan, but I always looked forward to seeing Temi play. She was the first one to develop good timing with Caitlyn, and it was fun to watch. And here she's mentioned back to back with Caitlyn's best college buddy, Kate Martin. Gonna miss Temi. :-(

[@shastica]

Im so excited for the new season!! Keep the new teams coming 🤩🤩🤩

[@BrandyBee1]

I’m glad Kate is getting a fresh start💛

[@tedcadillac1388]

Temi with Kate Martin and Julie VanLoo will be good I think. I reckon Kate will be a starter if not at the beginning at least a few games in she will be starting and I think her game will only get better

[@jordanlj1]

I will watch them, as I love Temi, and the style of pg that Van Loo plays.

[@marcusdarby2854]

To leave Nylssa protected over Temi is a miss. Temi was better defensively and fit better with Clark!

[@zealazax6287]

I think the Fever were worried about injuries. Also I think they could make a trade. The have cap space now.

[@davidgbemudu]

There's nothing wrong with protecting Nalyssa smith. It's better to leave her on the team so she can be traded instead of letting her go for free. They could've protected both Nalyssa and Temi. I suspect they didn't protect Temi because of contract negotiation issues

[@kevinsage245]

Fever F-up... Should have left Nalyssa un protected...

[@tellitlikeitis1828]

They can’t afford to not get compensation for her. She is more valuable to trade.

[@stephaniel5402]

While painful, I agree. Better to use that card to get a better player down the line.

[@jordanlj1]

@@tellitlikeitis1828 Smith's trade value is minimal because of her toxic attitude. The fever will regret this move. Temi will be missed for bringing that high energy into every game, and playing with a style that complemented CC.

[@davidgbemudu]

There's nothing wrong with protecting Nalyssa smith. It's better to leave her on the team so she can be traded instead of letting her go for free. They could've protected both Nalyssa and Temi. I suspect they didn't protect Temi because of contract negotiation issues

[@eazyjones6043]

Veronica Burton is a Gem don't believe just watch

[@devinminnis1263]

Billings and Thornton are going to start.

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

Also, Michelle Wie looks fantastic.

[@MrChef2def]

They need to allow Philly to get a team whatever year JuJu is coming out the draft.

[@DRMZ37]

But they wouldn't get the number 1 overall pick. And Juju isn't eligible til 2026 I believe

[@Chloeeezyyy]

They’re going to make sure Juju stays in Cali. There’s money to be made 💀

[@DRMZ37]

@Chloeeezyyy oh after missing out on Paige they definitely getting JuJu. But then again having Brink come back healthy next season, Rickea Jackson improving, and whoever they draft second. I dont see how that much talent gets wasted in LA for another 2 years. Juju comes out in 2027.now New York is a team to look out for onky because Stewie is not a guarantee to stay, Jonquel would be older, and Sabrina may head elsewhere. I don't see how she doesn't end up in a big market. Maybe somebody like Atlanta, or one of the expansion teams, or even Phoenix could land her. But im no fortune teller I just want to see her win

[@bryantwalley]

Valks were really smart putting Kate and Temi together. It had to be planned out with the Fever ahead of time. Two teams working to make the entire league better. The rest should take note.

[@Purplegorillaz]

1st Time seeing something like this of WNBA...And they adding 3 New Teams to The League...WNBA is gonna be as Big as The NBA throughout The Years...Cant wait to see The Toronto Tempos Draft. Purple Gorilla Was Here. Peace.

[@chrismcinnis7343]

Sacramento need to bring there championship team back the Monarch

[@Hippie-i8g]

Congrats Valkeries! We lost a great coach and big Money Martin! 💰 We will be seeing you! ❤

[@Jewel0612]

I will Miss Kate in Vegas

[@Johannesxp]

Season is going to be lit 🔥

[@jboy2621]

Oh man we get a Hawk eye. Watch out Indiana and Iowa, Golden State now has Kate! Maybe we can draft Lucy Olsen.

[@AlexanderMoises]

That's a very good, squad...fast, defensive, high IQ players

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Kate Martin is gonna be the star of the team

[@JaiceCrawford]

They're gonna be terrible in their first season but they will get better with roster improvements. Temi is a proper big, Kate and Veronica will play well off each other.

[@brucecoleman5369]

Juju getting drafted here

[@BOBWozniak-o1c]

I was skeptical at first, but the ALM tokenomics make so much sense. Alemio Network could be a game-changer for long-term investors.

[@bonniebob2802]

That player Temi is good but wasn’t utilized correctly with the Fever. Good choice by this new franchise.

[@walterbrob]

If she was not protected I am surprised Liz Kitley wasn’t picked. I thought she was every bit as good as Brink in college.

[@ShaunWallace-72]

Kate and Temi gonna be a good duo. Excited to see how they go

[@randyh.7782]

Kate "Money" Martin 😳🔥

[@regular8989]

Fagbenle and Kate Martin will be a great duo imo

[@julieleber6131]

Happy for Temi & Kate! They’ll get a lot of playing time

[@xvtmclean_]

E-40!!!

[@RandomDude19868]

Talbot had some great games with the Sparks but she was banged up most of the season. She was the best playmaker on the team.

[@rapHar2390]

Decent players going to the new Golden State women's team. Not superstar worthy yet but I'm just curious on how theyll mesh together. It's a process with this first year team.

[@soseiqueestouaqui435]

They'll be crushed by the Chicago sky and said it's growing pains

[@CaptainAmerica-jw2xh]

​@@soseiqueestouaqui435The Chicago Sky can't even crush a college team.

[@preauxbleu1579]

Digging’ that Kate Martin and Temi get! I think they’ll do well with GSV ✊🏽

[@23itISwhatITis]

Can someone please explain the process to me? They selecting players from other teams? What is the criteria or parameters?

[@davidgbemudu]

They weren't allowed to draft a cored player and every team chose 5 players they were protecting. So they weren't allowed to choose from the protected players

[@realrexcham]

What’s the criteria of drafting from another teams?

[@davidgbemudu]

They were not allowed to draft a cored player and every team chose 5 players they were protecting. So they weren't allowed to choose from the protected players

[@lesstraveledroad1537]

Hey Golden State. Welcome to the league! As a fever fan i can tell u that Temi was a huge part of our team and many of us are in an uproar for losing her. U r getting a great player and even better person and leader. She is always around the ball and her defense is spectacular. If Kate can push the ball...and she knows how from iowa days.. temi reads those really fast and is always a part of the transition game bc she hustles and understands where to b. She'll finish those at a high rate and occationally add a 3 point shot. She is a good sport but wont take any bs from bullies against her or against her teammates. I dont know all ur players to comment on but kate and temi will b a dynamic dual for u and both will b fan favorites. Ty Temi. We love u Temi and alteady miss u❤💔👍

[@regular8989]

Kelsey Plum or Breanna Stewart in GS would be something

[@soseiqueestouaqui435]

My choices would be, Kamilla cardoso, Chicago sky, Ajá Wilson, Las vegas aces, Caitlin Clark, Indiana, Sabrina ionescu, New york, Arike agumbowale, Dallas, Napheesa collier, Minissota, Allisha gray, Atlanta dream, Kia nurse, Los angeles sparks. My choices, my rule

[@kptyler5]

Glad to see the league growing for these players

[@mindy9397]

Gotta get stewie if not stewie then plum or thomas

[@jacobgross4469]

Temi to GS is a steal

[@KeloBelin]

Cecilia zandalasini is shooter.

[@HowieMraz]

CeCi can shoot but she’s horrible at the rest of her game. Low BBall IQ and bad intangibles plus horrendous D. Plays way to soft

[@anthonyleydens]

Im stoked kate martin is going to be able to play.

[@les_crow]

Just call her Temi for gods sake, before you bite your tongues out.

[@josephjackson7269]

First round is going to be borderline starters so solid players. Can’t protect everyone.

[@Abigail-zh3gf]

Can someone explain what this team is?

[@shastica]

Kate Martin 😮‍💨

[@natellareal]

Temi is leaving Fever just doesn`t feel good. She was a rhythm with anyone in the team

[@louisianaeu828]

Temiiiiand they kept Wheeler? FR?

[@notfromthisworld7558]

Let’s goooooooooooo❤ this team

[@toastiepostie3761]

Not Temi! WTH! 😭😭😭 Fever should have protected her.

[@stevedunn2621]

If Temi could hit a free throw to save her life she might not have been up for grabs

[@PrinceNewYorkliberty]

I have a problem with this team taking away Kayla Thornton from the new York liberty this has become the team that i hate the most in the upcoming season the Golden State Hopefully New York liberty embarrass this team Golden State next season.

[@TheMarshFactor]

Kate Martin is an amazing scoop 👏 🙌 ❤🎉🎉🎉, gift from the basketball gods 🙌

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

Congratulations Kate We love you

[@Mirror_of_the_Soul00]

I am going to miss QUEEN FAGBENLE. On another note, I am so happy that Kate Martin is GONE from the Aces. Now I can root for her with no conflict.

[@Bford84]

here in the Bay area we know they will be champions in 3 years watch

[@naegwut]

So awesome

[@kennyestrella7726]

They should get Marine Johannes!!

[@Blassie.P]

This team name and colors are like if the Warriors and Kings had a baby 😂.

[@audrasforest]

Temi is a 32 year old that does not fit in with the future plans of the Indiana Fever. Good luck to her in San Francisco. !!!

[@ww2remembered983]

Tal-but, not Tail-bit. The organization now has two Talbot's, I'm the other!

[@JesseYVR]

Why do rhey even need to do an expansion draft with all the tale t outside the league?

[@hughjassol2072]

Kate Martin was a big get

[@TheMarshFactor]

❤MOUNT UP❤😊 KATE MARTIN WILL SHINE ❤😊

[@MyaEntertainment]

wow they love Kate