WNBA Power Rankings: Unbeaten Liberty, Valkyries o...
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- WNBA Power Rankings places Golden State Valkyries at No. 2 after a 2‑0 start, moving them up eight spots from the preseason No. 10 ranking.
- WNBA Power Rankings ranks New York Liberty at No. 1 with a 2‑0 record, highlighted by Breanna Stewart’s 54 points, 19 rebounds across the opening games.
- Golden State Valkyries traded No. 8 draft pick Flau'jae Johnson for No. 16 Marta Suarez and then cut Suarez, a move the GM Ohemaa Nyanin said was to preserve salary‑cap flexibility.
- Golden State Valkyries saw forward Janelle Salaun score 20 and 21 points in the first two wins while guard Veronica Burton added 29 points, 18 assists and only one turnover.
- Golden State Valkyries also released fan‑favorite Kate Martin, a decision the team defended as a personnel move despite backlash.
Why it matters: The Valkyries’ early wins and #2 ranking boost ticket sales and media exposure, while their cap‑flex trade shows a financial strategy that reshapes roster building for other expansion teams.
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