The Valkyries haven't even played their first season in the WNBA yet, but Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is already feeling good about the future of the women's basketball in the Bay Area. "I think the Valkyries are going to be -- before long -- a flagship franchise in the WNBA,

The Golden State Valkyries have found their head coach with Natalie Nakase taking the job. Nakase, who has spent the last three years as an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces, was hired Thursday by the expansion franchise that begins play in 2025.

Las Vegas Aces assistant coach Natalie Nakase has been hired to lead the Valkyries, one of the recent expansion teams in the WNBA. Nakase brings with her extensive basketball experience as a player and coach, most recently working with Becky Hammon and the Aces.