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Valkyries Land All-Star Gabby Williams, Lock In MIP Veronica Burton on Multiyear Deals

The early free-agency spree under the new CBA boosts a playoff newcomer seeking staying power.

Fans reacted after Valkyries guard Veronica Burton was fouled during the fourth quarter of a WNBA game against the Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center on Sept. 6. The Lynx defeated the Valkyries 78-72.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jewell Loyd #24, Chelsea Gray #12 and A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrate after their 107-98 overtime victory over the Indiana Fever in Game Five of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 30, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces won the series three games to two. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Gabby Williams, who led the WNBA in steals last season, signed a multiyear deal Sunday to join Golden State.
  • Veronica Burton re-signed Saturday on a multiyear contract after a 2025 jump that earned Most Improved Player and team highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
  • Golden State also kept Kaila Charles, Cecilia Zandalasini, Iliana Rupert, and Janelle Salaun under new deals, with reports of one- and multiyear terms.
  • The moves came in the first days of free agency under a new CBA that expanded team salary budgets to roughly $7 million and sped up big agreements.
  • The second-year franchise made the playoffs in its debut season, and pairing an All-Defensive first-teamer with its breakout point guard points to a stronger defensive identity and a bid to contend.