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[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@jjmaples55 Well, they answered the bell. Got the W.

A legit contender? Not sure about that. But they can compete with anyone.

There’s no telling how far that defense can take them, it’s insane when they’re locked in

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

Narrator: Caitlin ended up shooting 3-12 FG in Ballhalla, and the Valkyries won.

The sellout crowd had an impact.

[Kenzo Fukuda @kenzofuku]

Far more boos for Caitlin Clark in starting five introductions from the Valkyries fans as opposed to last year.

Ballhalla’s changing.

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@DrDreNoCal @nathancanilao While that’s true, the Valks had trade in place before they picked at no. 8, and then made it official when players they wanted weren’t there

Seatte told them to pick Flau’jae, but even if GSV did get her, they likely didn’t value anyone available at 8 enough to earn roster spot

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@WNBA @alexaphilippou @WilsonBasktball @Nike When you’re a Valkyires fan and realize there is no throwback…

Because this time right now IS the throwback that’ll be featured one day

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@kenzofuku Brilliant concept

Teachers use it all the time for vocabulary review or unit review of a history textbook.

It makes learning fun for kids, and adults are basically just big kids.

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@zackruskin @DannyEmerman Well, I think most would say putting together a roster of rejects that then makes the playoffs…

And becomes the first ever expansion team to do so in WNBA history…

…is a little more than “hasn’t proven shit”

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@Brianna39702494 Temi is getting $1 million from the Tempo

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

Maybe expansion teams are Temi’s destiny

She helped the Valkyries. Now she’ll help the Tempo

Maybe in 2 years she goes to Detroit’s new team. Perhaps her trajectory is to be the foundational center of an expansion team on the rise.

Honestly? That’s not a bad job.

[Alexa Philippou @alexaphilippou]

Breaking: Free agent center Temi Fagbenle has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Tempo for $1 million, per her agent, Marcus Crenshaw of The FAM Sports agency.

A big payday for the 2017 WNBA champ and former standout with the Valkyries.

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

The Valkyries made the playoffs last year with a roster of castoffs they transformed into gems.

Now they’re adding:

🔥Gabby Williams (elite All-Star)
🔥Juste Jocyte (playmaking PG)
🔥Marta Suarez (stretch big)

They’re building a SQUAD in Golden State.

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@alexaphilippou @Geloman24 @ramonashelburne Gonna guess they wanted Gabriela or Iyana initially

And when they weren’t there, really no players remaining (including Flau’jae) intrigued them so they traded down

Might as well get an extra 2nd out of it if you wanted Marta Suarez all along anyway

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@nathancanilao I do wonder - now that we know the trade was agreed upon before the players were even drafted…

Why didn’t Nyanin just say that? That this has nothing to do with Flau’jae and the trade was already agreed earlier?

Would’ve settled a lot of angry fan at least a touch

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@Flaujae Wish you the best!

But for a good 10 minutes, the entire Bay was celebrating on my timeline. You’ll be loved if you ever come to the Valks in the future, Flau’jae!

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@mikebtrippin Now that we know the details - the trade was agreed to before any players were taken

So Valkyries didn’t willingly draft Flau’jae and the trade her right away. They knew they weren’t getting Flau’jae from the start

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@kendra__andrews But here’s the question that’s still unanswered:

Why agree to a pick swap before any players were drafted? Valkyries valued a 2028 2nd rounder that badly? And had ultra low hopes for #8 pick?

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

Now it makes more sense.

This was agreed to long before Flau’jae was even taken. So this wasn’t necessarily malpractice by the Valkyries.

Just the way the picks turned out.

[Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews]

News: the stunning draft night trade between the Valkyries and Storm was agreed upon before any player selections were made, Golden State general manager Ohemaa Nyanin told ESPN.

“I want to be super clear: this had nothing to do with Flau’jae.” https://t.co/v2avgae6Hs

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

Marta Suarez could be a good WNBA player.

It’s a shame that the narrative will be against her from the start. GS fans were hyped to get Flau’jae.

But if Marta plays well, all will be erased.

[Alexa Philippou @alexaphilippou]

A draft night SHOCKER:

The Seattle Storm have acquired the draft rights to Flau'jae Johnson from the Golden State Valkyries.

In exchange, Golden State acquires the draft rights to Marta Suárez and a 2028 second-round pick

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@Dubs408 Every Marta Suarez 3 will be electric 🔥

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

Will this prove to be #lightyears from Joe Lacob if Suarez pans out as a great floor spacing big?

Or will we look back on this as a completely botched draft?

[ESPN @espn]

Breaking: The Seattle Storm have acquired the draft rights to Flau'jae Johnson from the Golden State Valkyries.

In exchange, Golden State acquires the draft rights to Marta Suárez and a 2028 second-round pick.

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@BontaHill For Seattle

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

@DaltonJ_Johnson Marta Suaaaaaaaarez

Fixed it.