Golden State’s Veronica Burton wins West Player of the Week

Valkyries sit second in the West at 29-11.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read

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What happened: Burton received the WNBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week honor for Week 14.

Why it matters: The award arrives as Golden State closes in on the playoffs after clinching its second postseason berth.

By the numbers: Burton is averaging 12.3 points, 5.8 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 40 games. Golden State’s 29-11 record ranks second in the Western Conference.

What to watch: Golden State next faces Seattle on Sept. 20.

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