It sounds like a video game simulation gone wrong, but league executives are terrified it might actually happen. The Golden State Valkyries, who just shocked the world by winning the WNBA Championship in their inaugural 2025 season, are reportedly plotting a summer that would make them unbeatable.
According to multiple league sources, the Valkyries are aggressively clearing cap space with one singular target in mind: A’ja Wilson.
The Free Agency Earthquake Wilson, the reigning league MVP and arguably the most dominant player in the world, is officially an unrestricted free agent. While the Las Vegas Aces are desperate to retain her, rumors are heating up that Wilson is intrigued by the Valkyries’ infrastructure and the “Ballhalla” atmosphere at the Chase Center. “Golden State isn’t just trying to repeat,” one Eastern Conference GM told reporters. “They are trying to build the greatest team in the history of the sport.”
The Paige Bueckers Factor If adding Wilson wasn’t enough, the Valkyries are also in pole position to draft UConn sensation Paige Bueckers. Through a series of shrewd trades during their expansion build-up, Golden State controls a top lottery pick in the upcoming draft. With Bueckers projected as the consensus choice, the vision is clear: Pair the league’s best current player (Wilson) with its brightest future star (Bueckers).
The Cap Space Gamble To make the math work, Golden State is reportedly shopping key contributors from their championship run. Sources suggest they are willing to part with “anyone not named in the core” to open up a max salary slot for Wilson. Critics argue this is a risky dismantling of a title-winning chemistry. But the front office sees a bigger picture. A lineup featuring A’ja Wilson and Paige Bueckers wouldn’t just defend a title—it would create a dynasty that could rule the WNBA for the next five years.
The league has seen Superteams before. But it has never seen a defending champion add the MVP and the #1 overall pick in the same offseason.
