The Golden State Valkyries have selected Kate Martin and Kayla Thornton in the expansion draft, per Sabreena Merchant and Marcus Thompson II of the Athletic. The Las Vegas Aces rookie and New York Liberty veteran will both go to the Bay as part of the inaugural team for the WNBA’s 15th franchise.
Neither selection comes as a massive shock. SB Nation’s official expansion draft predictions expected Golden State to select Kayla Thornton from New York. The versatile veteran is a proven playoff contributor and a reliable shooter — but the Liberty had to protect Nyara Sabally after her postseason surge.
Kate Martin could have easily been
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