Bueckers’ excellent campaign hasn’t been enough to carry Dallas, though. They still remain one of the worst teams in the league. Currently, their 7-18 record is the second-worst in the WNBA, behind only the Connecticut Sun, who are at 3-20.

The Dallas Wings (7-17) look to continue their positive momentum as they travel out west to take on the Golden State Valkyries (10-12) on Friday.

The Valkyries shot 30.3% from the field in the first half and trailed by as much as 11. Janelle Salaün and Tiffany Hayes combined to score 16 points to keep the Valkyries within striking distance as the Wings took a 36-30 lead at halftime.

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings take on the upstart Golden State Valkyries in tonight’s WNBA slate, live from San Francisco.

With 22 games left in the season, the Valkyries are a half-game behind the Las Vegas Aces for the final playoff spot. Should Golden State make the postseason, it would be the first expansion team to make the playoffs in WNBA history.

Expansion franchises have historically struggled in Year 1. But Golden State is fighting for a WNBA playoff spot.

"She's a Dog": WNBA Champion Sends Strong Message to Coach Amid Historic Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Through 22 games of their inaugural season, the Golden State Valkyries have firmly planted themselves in the Western Conference playoff conversation.

Perhaps the best story of this 2025 WNBA season so far has been about what the Golden State Valkyries have accomplished. Given that the Valkyries had to rely on a WNBA Expansion Draft back in December to produce their roster (which only let them pick from ...