Billings’ injury is a big blow to the Valkyries, who are in the middle of one of their most important stretches of the season. Golden State already lost All-Star Kayla Thornton to a season-ending knee ...

Golden State Valkyries forward Monique Billings will be re-evaluated in three weeks as she recovers from a sprained left ankle, the team announced Friday. Billings, 29, is averaging 7.5 points and 4.7 ...

For four quarters, the Dream outmuscled and outworked the Valkyries in what became a 79-63 loss for the expansion team.

The Valkyries will host conference opponent Phoenix. Tuesday's game is the third meeting this season between the two teams. The Mercury won the last matchup 78-77.

Golden State Valkyries forward Monique Billings (25) blows a kiss after scoring a three point basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the third quarter at Chase Center. / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images ...

Golden State Valkyries’ Monique Billings (25) heads to the basket against the Phoenix Mercury in the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Billings and the also-injured Kayla Thornton were the Valkyries two most consistent forwards on the roster and the absence of them both leaves a void that will be difficult to fill.

But Golden State is in a unique position to acquire another piece for a playoff push or unload some of their favorable contracts for future assets. The Valkyries have the most amount of cap space in ...

This article was originally published on www.si.com/wnba/valkyries as Valkyries Lose Key Player During Atlanta Dream Game.