Overview
- Golden State cut six players Saturday, naming Marta Suárez, Ashlon Jackson, Mariella Fasoula, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, Miela Sowah and Cate Reese in its latest round of roster moves.
- The roster now stands at 13 standard contracts, so the Valkyries must make one more cut to reach the WNBA’s 12‑player limit.
- Under the new CBA, teams can carry two developmental players who practice and travel but can be activated for only up to 12 games, and waived players must clear a 48‑hour window before signing those deals.
- Head coach Natalie Nakase said the cuts "felt like losing family members" and emphasized she is weighing fit and off‑court connection as final decisions approach.
- The decisions drew added scrutiny because Golden State traded the No. 8 pick, Flau’jae Johnson, to Seattle for Suárez and a 2028 second‑rounder, and Johnson has flashed strong preseason form with the Storm.