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Golden State Valkyries Have Become WNBA's Model Expansion Franchise

The Golden State Valkyries have done far more than join the WNBA; they’ve fundamentally changed the conversation about what an expansion franchise can be. In their inaugural 2025 season, they have achieved a record-breaking $500 million valuation, surpassed every early-season prediction, and created one of the loudest home-court atmospheres in the league. Photo by Golden State Valkyries Purchased for a $50 million expansion fee in 2023, the San …