The Golden State Valkyries now have their first-ever WNBA All-Star representative in forward Kayla Thornton. On Sunday, the WNBA announced Thornton was chosen by coaches for the 2025 All-Star ...

Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton (5) takes a shot against Sparks’ Azurá Stevens (23) in the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Kayla Thornton's best season yet in the WNBA just got its most tangible reward: She's going to the all-star game. The 10th year pro for the Golden State Valkyries, a graduate of UTEP and Irvin ...

Kayla Thornton’s time with the Liberty has come to an end. The Golden State Valkyries plucked Thornton from the Liberty in the 2025 WNBA expansion draft Friday.

Veronica Burton #22 and Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries high five during the game against the Seattle Storm on June 29, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will be making their All-Star debuts in Indianapolis later this month as they were all chosen on Sunday as reserves for the game.

Golden State Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton (5) waves to the crowd after the Golden State Valkyries win against the Chicago Sky at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, June 27, 2025.

After a rough showing against the Dream, Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase blasted the referees for some home cooking.

It’s been nearly a month since the Liberty and their fans had to depart with Kayla Thornton — the team’s do-it-all glue gal that left everything on the court each night.