Overview

• Golden State ranks second-lowest in the WNBA with just 30.2 paint points per game and 18.0 attempts within five feet.
• All-Star forward Kayla Thornton was ruled out for the season on July 25 after suffering a knee injury, compounding a persistent interior scoring gap.
• Forward Monique Billings re-aggravated her left ankle in Atlanta and will miss Thursday’s game in Washington, raising concerns she could be sidelined long term.
• Center Iliana Rupert has struggled as an inside threat, taking only six paint shots compared to 11 three-point attempts and logging a high foul rate.
• With the August 7 trade deadline looming, the expansion Valkyries are exploring frontcourt additions such as Megan Gustafson, Aaliyah Edwards, Myisha Hines-Allen and Isabelle Harrison to bolster their playoff push.