What happened: The Golden State Valkyries secured their first WNBA championship on Saturday night. The title comes in just the franchise's second year of competition following their 2025 expansion debut.

Why it matters: The championship cements a rapid rise for an expansion organization that reached a $1B valuation in its second year. Golden State also led the league in attendance for the second consecutive season en route to clinching the title on its home floor.

What to watch: The franchise will turn to championship celebration plans in the Bay Area before entering the 2026-27 offseason.