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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · 24d

what a season.

GG @roheblius.bsky.social · 24d

We're going live talking the end of the Valks season. What a game. #GoValks @gonzales.bsky.social

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Can the Golden State Valkyries Pull Off a Storm-Like Upset vs. the Lynx? Game 2 Recap | Podhalla

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Jul 29

valkyries got whooped by a connecticut team that they should’ve beaten, BUT, that sun young core has a lot of potential, especially on defense. lacan and rivers have the chance to be a really scary defensive duo. sheldon can fit that mold too.

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Richard Cohen @richardcohen.bsky.social · Jun 26

32 by Golden State tonight is the most points the New York Liberty have given up in a first quarter since 2022. #WNBA

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Jun 10

my awa fam to golden state agenda might be fading if they keep playing like this

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · May 24

citron and iriafen are looking like the top rookie duo right now, but leite and salaün are not far behind

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GG @roheblius.bsky.social · May 23

Episode 2 of Valks Valley us up! @gonzales.bsky.social & I talk about the Valkyries first win, Janelle Salaün's emergence, Veronica Burton's clutchness, and more.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · May 19

shout out to Justė — this was fun! #WNBA #Valkyries

GG @roheblius.bsky.social · May 19

Our debut episode of Valks Valley is here. @gonzales.bsky.social interviewed Valkyries first pick, Justė Jocytė. We also talked about their first game against the Sparks.

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GG @roheblius.bsky.social · May 19

Dropping tomorrow morning in audio & video is our 1st ever full podcast episode on the Golden State Valkyries. @gonzales.bsky.social interviewed Valkyries 1st pick Justė Jocytė.

Make sure you're subscribed:

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · May 14

is the team’s expectation that fágbénlé, zandalasini, salaün, vanloo, and linskens all go to eurobasket? or could they still be anticipating on some of these players announcing that they’re staying, like leite did?

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · May 14

per the rotation last game, i’m surprised linskens got the last spot over amihere and touré. however, i imagine linskens is the cut if rupert reports after eurobasket.

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · May 14

Valkyries roster:

Leite
Thornton
Talbot
Salaun
Fagbenle
Hayes
Martin
Burton
Zandalasini
Billings
Linskens
Vanloo

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · May 11

veronica burton plays hard, but julie vanloo needs to have that starting job by opening night

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · May 3

who knows, maybe no one picks her up and she’s available when half of this roster goes to EuroBasket. but cutting her before a preseason game makes me think that option may not be on the table.

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · May 3

darn… really thought she was going to make the roster. if you look at the team from potential alone, Sellers was probably top 3-4. I’ve got to imagine that her knee isn’t looking great. but still, I would’ve been in favor of letting her rehab the knee on this roster with their developmental staff.

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · May 3

The Golden State Valkyries announce they waived Shyanne Sellers.

I’m pretty surprised, thought her versatility gave her a shot at making the team.

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GG @roheblius.bsky.social · Apr 17

Audio versions are now up.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3527...

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 17

is 12 the number that they eventually have to get down to?

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 17

thanks to sabreena for hanging in there despite my audio technical difficulties

GG @roheblius.bsky.social · Apr 16

Brian and I talked to the great @sabreenajm.bsky.social from The Athletic about the #Valkyries draft.

In the intro, @gonzales.bsky.social and I chatted about the Warriors heading to Houston.

Goes live at 5:30PM Pacific.

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Warriors win playin, headed to Houston | Sabreena Merchant on the Valkyries draft | The Death Lineup

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 15

they ended up with my #4 and #5, A+ draft if I do say so myself

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 14

if i was in the valks’ draft room, this would be my big board:

bueckers
malonga
citron
jocytė
sellers
iriafen
rivers
paopao
morrow
amoore
van lith
sivka
feagin
james

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 14

if i was in the valks’ draft room, this would be my big board:

bueckers
malonga
citron
jocytė
sellers
iriafen
rivers
paopao
morrow
amoore
van lith
sivka
feagin
james

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 11

appreciate the background — referenced it on the pod today. hoping the valks select a high upside prospect instead of a high floor/low ceiling prospect. expecting them to be awful this year so hopefully development is a priority.

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 10

@richardcohen.bsky.social thoughts on justė jocytė? I have a sneaky feeling that she’ll be a valkyrie next monday.

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 10

janiah going to USC would be so good for entertainment purposes

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 10

janiah barker entering the transfer portal made the most sense to me. i imagine sienna betts’ development is being prioritized, and they both play the same position when lauren is on the floor. londynn jones’ decision was surprising though. where else does a 5’4” guard get more playing time?

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 4

wonder what they’ll take for it considering how much they gave up for it. malonga would be a home-run pick for the valkyries, but i wouldn’t give up any future draft capital to move up 3 spots.

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brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Apr 4

watched the girls McDAAG game — jazzy davidson is going to be a star. adding her + a kennedy smith leap and USC will be just fine. can’t wait to watch that trio when juju returns.

brian @gonzales.bsky.social · Feb 25

with washington now having 3 & 4, it feels likely that malonga gets selected with one of those picks. if that’s the case, i hope azzi declares so the valks could draft her at 5.

The Athletic @theathletic.com · Feb 25

Azzi Fudd has battled injury throughout her collegiate career.

But if she decides to enter the 2025 WNBA Draft, @sabreenajm.bsky.social has seen enough.

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