As a third-round pick cut in training camp, Kaitlyn Chen faced long odds that she'd play for the Golden State Valkyries this year. But she's back and has seemingly locked up a roster spot.

The former UConn star, who helped the Huskies win a national championship in April, has been a fan favorite in her short time with the Valkyries. Chen was released two days before the start of the ...

Golden State Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen (2) takes a shot against Connecticut Sun’s Olivia Nelson-Ododa (10) in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, June 22 ...

Another former Valkyrie has found a home somewhere else. The Valkyries have had a fast turn-around of players in their first ...

Expansion franchises have historically struggled in Year 1. But Golden State is fighting for a WNBA playoff spot.

Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen, left, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Sparks guard Shaneice Swain during a WNBA preseason basketball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 ...

A new Valkyries mailbag just dropped, as Golden State tries to make a push for the playoffs in its inaugural WNBA season.

Golden State Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen (2) passes the ball against Chicago Sky’s Michaela Onyenwere (12) in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, June 27, 2025.

It was a solid performance from Kaitlyn Chen, who also impressed in the Valkyries' previous outing. Against the Chicago Sky on Friday, the former UConn Huskies guard tallied 10 points on 3-of-4 ...