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

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

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.

The Golden State Valkyries will miss Kayla Thornton for many reasons, but with their playoff hopes at stake before the Aug. 7 WNBA trade deadline, they could pursue potential replacements.

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

Ahead of the game, Golden State announced that it has signed guard/forward combo Kaila Charles to a third seven-day hardship ...

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. Michael Conroy - AP ...

The team said the procedure was successful. It’s a tough loss for Golden State. Thornton is the Valkyries’ leading scorer, averaging 14 points, seven rebounds and 1.5 assists this season.