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Valkyries Add Aerial Powers and Laeticia Amihere as Travel Calls Mount

Natalie Nakase has complained to the WNBA over the team’s league-high traveling violations.

Minnesota Lynx forward Aerial Powers (3) interacts with fans after a play during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky in Minneapolis, Wednesday, July 6, 2021. The Lynx won 81-78.
Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun, left, dribbles the ball against Phoenix Mercury guard Kitija Laksa (9) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Phoenix.
Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle grabs a rebound against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Phoenix.
Golden State Valkyries guard Julie Vanloo during a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks in San Francisco, Friday, May 16, 2025.

Overview

  • The Valkyries signed veteran guard Aerial Powers to a rest-of-season contract on Tuesday to replace point guard Julie Vanloo, who left to play in EuroBasket.
  • Powers brings career averages of 10.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game and a 2019 WNBA title despite a history of injuries that have limited her availability.
  • Forward Laeticia Amihere also signed for the rest of the season and is expected to step into the frontcourt rotation as absences mount.
  • Through nine games, the expansion team leads the league with 18 traveling calls and coach Natalie Nakase has formally challenged their frequency with the WNBA.
  • Centers Temi Fagbenle and Janelle Salaün are slated to depart for EuroBasket next week, prompting the Valkyries to prepare for additional roster moves.