Valkyries president Jess Smith discusses 2027 All-Star Game

The WNBA awarded its midseason showcase to the Bay Area earlier on Tuesday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 181 min read

There’s nothing quite like Ballhalla ⚔️💜 @valkyries President Jess Smith speaks on the environment The Bay has created Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith addressed the local basketball environment as the franchise prepares to host the league's marquee event next summer. The midseason event heads to the Bay Area July 30-31.

Why it matters: The organization continues to build its national profile during its inaugural campaign.

By the numbers: Golden State secured a 78-70 victory over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, pushing its current winning streak to five games and improving its regular-season record to 24-10.

What to watch: The Valkyries will continue their regular-season schedule.

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