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Kayla Thornton out for the season with knee injury
GOLDEN STATE, JUL 25 – Kayla Thornton, averaging 14 points per game, will miss the rest of the season after knee surgery following a practice injury, impacting the Valkyries' playoff hopes.
- On July 25 in San Francisco, the Valkyries announced Kayla Thornton was ruled out for the season with a knee injury, after undergoing surgery Friday in San Francisco.
- According to the team, Kayla Thornton suffered a knee injury in practice earlier this week, as she averaged 14.0 points, seven rebounds and earned her first All-Star earlier this month.
- The Valkyries' depth will be tested with Laeticia Amihere and Monique Billings stepping up, while Cecilia Zandalasini is slated for a larger scoring role.
- The Golden State Valkyries held a 10-12 record and were in playoff contention, prompting a strategic overhaul on both ends of the court.
- Facing a roster limit of 11 active players, the Valkyries can’t use a hardship contract, and they open a five-game road trip on July 27 in Connecticut.
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Ex-Liberty star Kayla Thornton undergoes season-ending knee surgery
It’s an unfortunate end to a fantastic story. Golden State Valkyries star forward Kayla Thornton, who suffered a right knee injury earlier this week in practice, underwent successful surgery Friday, the team announced. The ex-Liberty star will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season, dramatically ending a campaign which included her first All-Star Game selection. “I was at home and I saw that flash up and I was like ‘Oh no,'” Thornton’s forme…
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