Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton will miss the rest of the season after undergoing right knee surgery, the team announced Friday. Thornton sustained the season-ending injury at ...

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton, who suffered an injury to her right knee earlier this week in practice, underwent a successful surgery earlier today in San Francisco. Thornton will ...

Kayla Thornton’s injury sidelines key contributor as Valkyries fight for playoff position In her first season with the Valkyries, Thornton is producing career-best numbers. Through 22 games, she ...

Thornton led the Valkyries in scoring through 22 games (all starts) and averaged a career-high 14 points per game, besting her previous high of 10.4 points per game in 2019 by nearly four points.

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton, who suffered an injury to her right knee earlier this week in practice, underwent a successful surgery earlier today in San Francisco.Thornton will ...

The Golden State Valkyries will have to play out the remainder of the 2025 season without All-Star forward Kayla Thornton after she suffered a knee injury in practice earlier this week that ...

Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton underwent season-ending surgery on her right knee, the team announced Friday. Thornton suffered the knee injury while practicing "earlier this week ...

The team said the procedure was successful. It’s a tough loss for Golden State. Thornton is the Valkyries’ leading scorer, averaging 14 points, seven rebounds and 1.5 assists this season.

With Thornton at the helm, Golden State had been surprising the league. Before her exit, the Valkyries (10-12) were in playoff contention. They have led the league in attendance this season.

Golden State Valkyries' Kayla Thornton runs down the court during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Collier, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis.