Natalie Nakase was named the Associated Press WNBA Coach of the Year after guiding the expansion Los Angeles Valkyries to one of the most successful inaugural seasons in league history.
Chen signs with 3XBA, will play in Washington state’s Hoopfest
Former UConn guard Kaitlyn Chen is joining the 3×3 Basketball Association and will compete in Hoopfest—a summer basketball event in Spokane, Washington—from June 25 through 28.
Kaitlyn Chen’s WNBA journey halted — Critics say Valkyries used her popularity
The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s newest expansion team, are facing criticism after waiving rookie guard Kaitlyn Chen, with some questioning whether the team unfairly capitalized on her popularity without offering her a spot on the final roster.
The Layup Drill
Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill.
Kaitlyn Chen heads to WNBA’s newest team
Kaitlyn Chen was selected 30th overall by the Golden State Valkyries in the third round of the 2025 WNBA draft on Monday, becoming the first player of Taiwanese descent ever drafted into the league.
The Layup Drill
Welcome to another episode of The Layup Drill. This time around, we take a look at the World Series, the NBA’s Yuki Kawamura, and the New York Liberty winning the WNBA Championship.
WNBA welcomes its first Asian American head coach: Natalie Nakase
The Golden State Valkyries have found their head coach with Natalie Nakase taking the job.
Storm front — Japanese rookie adapts to WNBA, Seattle
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly As the Seattle Storm finish out their season next month, they will do it with just the third Japanese player in WNBA history. Ramu […]
Bryant to leave Seattle Storm
Karen Bryant has announced that this season will be her last one as president and CEO of the Seattle Storm. Bryant, who is half Filipino and half white, has been […]
Maya Moore leaving mark on Chinese basketball
By Doug Feinberg AP Basketball Writer Maya Moore has excelled everywhere she’s played, winning championships from college to the WNBA and Europe. Now, she’s leaving her mark on the Chinese […]