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The Golden State Valkyries entered the season with a reputation built on stifling defense, having topped the WNBA in opponent points per game a year ago. Their identity was anchored by a disciplined frontcourt and a knack for forcing opponents into low‑percentage shots.
Despite a rash of frontcourt injuries, the Toronto Tempo has leveraged flexibility and emerging talent to deliver record scoring outputs and surprise victories.
The Portland Fire sit at 4‑3 under defense‑first coach Alex Sarama, while the Toronto Tempo rely on a high‑scoring backcourt led by Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes.
The Golden State Valkyries are grappling with a depleted frontcourt, losing key contributors to injury and offseason moves, prompting a search for new interior solutions.
Princeton loses head coach Carla Berube to Northwestern, while associate head coach Lauren Gosselin steps up. Key transfers such as Madison St. Rose head to Notre Dame, and Ivy League alumni secure spots on WNBA rosters. New NCAA tournament formats and foreign tours add further intrigue.
For the first time, 31 WNBA players will surpass the $1 million mark in a single season, a shift driven by a sweeping new contract that has reshaped the league’s financial landscape.