Overview

• Kaitlyn Chen, selected 30th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, was waived by the Golden State Valkyries during final roster cuts.
• Chen made history on May 7, becoming the first player of Taiwanese descent to appear in a WNBA preseason game.
• The Valkyries, the league's first expansion team since 2008, are navigating strict roster limits as they prepare for their inaugural season.
• Chen transitioned from a scoring role at Princeton to a facilitator at UConn, where she played alongside stars like Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.
• Fans and former teammates, including Bueckers, have expressed disappointment and support for Chen following her release.