Natalie Nakase wins WNBA Coach of the Month after Golden State’s August surge

The Valkyries went 10-2 during the month.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read

10-2 in August 😮‍💨 Natalie Nakase earns Coach of the Month honors after leading the @valkyries to a dominant run! #WNB Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Golden State’s 10-2 August earned Nakase the league’s monthly coaching honor.

Why it matters: The Valkyries had already clinched a second playoff berth and entered September second in the West at 29-11.

By the numbers: Golden State posted a .833 winning percentage in August, winning 10 of 12 games.

What to watch: Golden State heads into the final stretch with playoff positioning still in play.

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