WNBA·ANALYSIS·September 17, 2026 06:44 PM ET

Valkyries back Chen for Most Improved Player

Second-year case opens in postseason

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read

Year ✌️. Here she goes again. For your consideration, Kaitlyn Chen for Most Improved Player. https://t.co/MXb6dFfKzZ

What happened: Golden State backs second-year guard Kaitlyn Chen for Most Improved Player. The case arrives during the 2026 WNBA postseason.

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Why it matters: The award hinges on a Year 1-to-Year 2 jump in role and production. An early public push puts Chen in the voter conversation ahead of balloting.

What to watch: Awards ballots and postseason minutes will show where Chen's case stands.

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@valkyries Sep 17, 6:21 PM ET

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