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Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase talks about her Southern California roots
Natalie Nakase is the first Asian American WNBA coach, but before even entering the world of coaching, she was a great ...
‘They had each other’s back’: What we learned from the Valkyries’ overtime win over the Sparks
Golden State has already made moves to the roster in anticipation of players leaving. After forward Cecilia Zandalasini left ...
Valkyries’ Coach Natalie Nakase reflects on her Los Angeles roots
Matt Lively reports on Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase and her sports beginnings in Los Angeles. Website: ...
LOOK: Jordan Chiles with Natalie Nakase and other pictures of the day in the WNBA
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Golden State Valkyries Flourishing with 'Let It Fly' Mentality
The Golden State Valkyries triumphed Monday night in the first overtime game of the 2025 WNBA season, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 89-81. It's their second ...
From mentor to peer: How Becky Hammon’s influence helped shape Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase
SAN FRANCISCO — Before she became the Golden State Valkyries ’ first head coach in franchise history, Natalie Nakase spent ...
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The Golden State Valkyries Are Beloved And Ahead Of Schedule
When Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase sat down with ESPN for an interview shortly after her team’s inaugural ...
Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase reflects on Becky Hammon reunion after upsetting Aces
In the wake of the Valkyries' third win of the season, Nakase and Hammon shared a moment at half court together. Nakase ...
Aces’ Becky Hammon drops truth bomb on Natalie Nakase’s departure for Valkyries
Hammon hired Nakase to her coaching staff when Hammon took the Aces job opening in 2022. Together, they won back-to-back ...
Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase questions Golden State’s “energy” on defense after fourth straight loss
Despite strong defense as their calling card, the Valkyries faltered agianst the Mercury, raising questions about energy and ...
WNBA coach Natalie Nakase making history with Valkyries
Former Clippers assistant Natalie Nakase helped the Aces win two WNBA titles. Now she's in her first season as the head coach ...
How Natalie Nakase believed in herself to become a WNBA head coach
While the former Marina High and UCLA star has had great mentors, her late father’s message helped her become the first coach of the Golden State Valkyries ...