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Kehlani hopes Paige Bueckers is drafted by the WNBA’s Golden State expansion team

Push the Paige Bueckers agenda, Kehlani.

According to singer Kehlani, the Golden State Valyries already have one directive on their agenda for 2025 — drafting Paige Bueckers.

There’s been a ton of buzz surrounding the WNBA’s newest team. On May 14, the league’s 13th team unveiled its name and logo to a great reception from hoops fans. The announcement had them dropping all kinds of Marvel-related memes.

Now, Kehlani, a long-time women’s basketball fan, is pushing for the team to do one thing: draft UConn’s Paige Bueckers. The singer, who performed during a Valkyries announcement block party over the weekend, was asked who she wanted to see Golden State potentially draft. The answer was simple — Paige Bueckers.

Here’s what she shared:

“I’mma say Paige Bueckers. Be on the right side of history, Paige.”

 

UConn’s Paige Bueckers reacts to Golden State Valkyries new colorway

The UConn star guard chimed in on Twitter after the Golden State Valkyries revealed their new colorway.

Before joining the WNBA as its 13th franchise and the first expansion team since 2008, the WNBA Golden State squad needed to reveal its branding and team name. On Tuesday, WNBA Golden State announced its team name would be the Golden State Valkyries. 

While the reveal of the Valkyries new branding had the basketball community buzzing, the colorway of “Valkyrie Violet” caught the attention of one of the top young prospects in women’s college basketball. UConn star guard and potential 2025 WNBA No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, with a reaction.

Via @paigebueckers1 on X:

On the way to an appearance in the Final Four, Bueckers averaged 21.9 points on 53% shooting from the floor to go along with 5.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. Bueckers is a two-time unanimous first-team All-American and the 2021 Naismith College Player of the Year.

Bueckers will return to UConn for the 2024-25 season.

This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and X! 

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WNBA Golden State reveals official team name for new franchise

The new WNBA Golden State franchise officially has its name.

After going by “WNBA Golden State” since the announcement of the WNBA’s expansion to the Bay Area, the new franchise officially has its team name.

On Tuesday, WNBA Golden State announced the franchise’s team name would be the Golden State Valkyries.

In their official announcement, WNBA Golden State described the Valkyrie name as “originating from Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike. This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce.” Valkyrie violet will serve as the team’s primary color.

Via @wnbagoldenstate on X:

The Valkyries will be the WNBA’s 13th franchise and the first expansion team since 2008. The Valkyries are set to join the WNBA in 2025.

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Official: WNBA’s expansion franchise in Bay Area reveals its name

The team revealed their name on social media and shared a link to their website where fans can purchase team merchandise and tickets.

The WNBA’s expansion franchise in the Bay Area announced its name on Tuesday: The Golden State Valkyries. The team will begin play at the Chase Center in May 2025.

The Valkyries are the league’s 13th franchise and were announced in October 2023. They are the first expansion team for the WNBA since 2008. The team will have its headquarters in Oakland, where the Warriors’ practice facility and front office were located from 1997-2019.

On Tuesday, the team revealed its name on social media and shared a link to its website, where fans can purchase team merchandise and tickets. The team also shared its logo, branding and team colors of black and violet.

“Strong, bold, fierce. Valkyries are a defiant symbol of the power of women. Fighting for community and connection, Valkyries represent the Bay Area spirit of unmatched progress and innovation,” their website stated. “A combination of strength and grace, the Golden State Valkyries are writing the next chapter in the epic tale of the WNBA, a league that has transcended limitations and norms over the last 27 years.”

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