Seven of Golden State's 11 picks are foreign players. It's unlikely they'll all be on the roster by opening day.

The Golden State Valkyries made their selections during the Expansion Draft to start forming their inaugural roster. What are the key takeaways?

The Golden State Valkyries have taken their first steps toward building a roster for their inaugural season in 2025, and Friday’s expansion draft suggests there will be significantly more turnover for them in the near future.

Looking ahead, Golden State holds the fifth, 17th, and 30th picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm. The team will make its official debut on May 16, hosting the Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET. The Sparks feature stars like three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby and 2024 All-Rookie Team honoree Rickea Jackson.

The Valkyries will have a league-high of more than $1.2 million in salary cap space available, meaning they should be active in free agency.

Golden State Valkyries took Veronica Burton from the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA's expansion draft. What to know about the WNBA's newest team.

The Valkyries selected 11 players during last week's Expansion Draft on ESPN. There were a few surprises (all good ones for the Bay Area team), including the drafting of the Fever's Temi Fagbenle and the fact that 7 of the 11 members of the team are overseas players.

The Golden State Valkyries — announced their 2025 schedule and their first 11 draft picks last week. The Valkyries will play a total of 44 games during the regular season, which runs May through September.

Friday night gave us a glimpse at the new look Golden State Valkyries, and the lineups they could be rolling out next season.