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Aces' Kate Martin, Liberty's Kayla Thornton headline Valkyries' inaugural roster for 2025 WNBA season
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Aces' Kate Martin, Liberty's Kayla Thornton headline Valkyries' inaugural roster for 2025 WNBA season

The Golden State Valkyries built their roster in the WNBA expansion draft on Friday. Here are the players they picked for their 2025 season.

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Aces' Kate Martin, Liberty's Kayla Thornton headline Valkyries' inaugural roster for 2025 WNBA season
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