The Golden State Valkyries were thrilled to see Kayla Thornton back at the Chase Center after her season-ending injury.

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton will miss the rest of the season after undergoing right knee surgery, the team announced Friday. Thornton sustained the season-ending injury at ...

Golden State Valkyries' Kayla Thornton runs down the court during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Collier, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis.

WNBA All-Star Kayla Thornton suffered an injury that needed a season-ending surgery. Naturally, Golden State Valkyries fans are heartbroken.

Dallas aims to stop its four-game slide when the Dallas Wings play Golden State. Sunday's game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Golden State takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Veronica Burton scored 24 points in the Valkyries' 98-91 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.

Thornton’s 2025 usage rate exploded, surging to 22.7% after logging just 12.6% in 2024 and 11.1% in 2023. Before the injury, Thornton started all 22 games for Natalie Nakase’s squad.

Golden State Valkyries' Kayla Thornton runs down the court during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Collier, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis.

Golden State Valkyries' Kayla Thornton runs down the court during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Collier, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis.

Golden State Valkyries' Kayla Thornton runs down the court during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Collier, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. Michael Conroy - AP ...

Golden State Valkyries' Kayla Thornton runs down the court during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Collier, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis.

Golden State Valkyries' Kayla Thornton runs down the court during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Collier, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis.