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How WNBA All-Star Kayla Thornton, the best player on league's most surprising team, made a home with Valkyries
Kayla Thornton's professional basketball journey has spanned more than a decade and taken her to eight countries (and one territory) to play for more than a dozen teams. It wasn't until last year that she was drafted for the first time.
How Kayla Thornton became a WNBA All-Star, Valkyries’ best player
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton, a WNBA veteran, on becoming an All-Star for first time: ‘It’s a blessing’
Kayla Thornton and the Golden State Valkyries have been the perfect match
At 32 years old, Kayla Thornton had only averaged double figures once in her WNBA career. Last year, she averaged 5.5 points and 2.6 rebounds in 20.3 minutes off the bench for the New York Liberty en route to the franchise’s first title.
Kayla Thornton looking forward to first career WNBA All-Star Game
Former UTEP women’s basketball star and Irvin High School graduate Kayla Thornton is looking forward the first WNBA All-Star Game of her career on Saturday night. Thornton is having the best season of her career in 2025.
Valkyries Star Requests One Change to the WNBA
The WNBA has grown faster than ever in 2025, bringing a whole new level of stardom to the sport. Women's basketball has exploded into the national conciousness
Kayla Thornton drops double-double in WNBA All-Star Game debut
UTEP alum and El Paso native, Kayla Thornton, dropped a double-double in her WNBA All-Star Game debut Saturday night. Playing for Team Clark, the former Miner collected 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists while shooting 35.
Thornton selected as Golden State Valkyries first All-Star
Star, headed to Indianapolis along with Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier and league’s biggest stars.
Valkyries All-Star Sends Message Before Playing for Caitlin Clark’s Team
The stars are out in Indianapolis. WNBA All-Star weekend is almost upon us, and the festivities are only just beginning. The weekend's events kick off Friday w
Kayla Thornton records double-double in All-Star debut
Kayla Thornton did not disappoint in her first ever All-Star game appearance. The Irvin High School grad and UTEP legend scored 15 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists for Team Caitlin Clark in the WNBA All-Star game in Indiana.
WNBA All-Star Game: Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron among reserves
Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be making their All-Star debuts in Indianapolis later this month as they were all chosen on Sunday as reserves for the game.
Kayla Thornton's Secret Romance: Valkyrie Star's Mystery Man
WNBA champion. The post Who Is Kayla Thornton Dating? All About Valkyrie Star's Current Relationship and Rumored Husband appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Napheesa Collier’s record-breaking performance leads her team to WNBA All-Star Game win
Kayla Thornton, the expansion Valkyries’ only All-Star Game participant. had 15 points, a game-high 11 rebounds, five assists ...
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Kayla Thornton returns to Barclays Center after joining Valkyries
Kayla Thornton is back in New York, but this time she’s wearing the Valkyries’ black and purple. The do-it-all Swiss Army Knife entered Barclays Center on Tuesday for the first time since ...
Heartbreaker: Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas hits game-winning free throw in final seconds to down Valkyries’ comeback
But in a crucial defensive possession, the Valkyries got discombobulated and fouled Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas at the ...
Preview of WNBA All-Star weekend
Team Clark and Team Collier prepare to take the court at the WNBA All-Star Weekend.
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WNBA All-Star festivities on pause due to weather
The WNBA All-Star festivities, including home court activations, have been temporarily suspended due to inclement weather in ...