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Natalie Nakase Emphasizes 'Connectivity' After Surprising Valkyries Roster Move

Women's Fastbreak On SI·Grant Young·29 days ago
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On May 2, news broke that the Golden State Valkyries had waived rookie Marta Suarez after she played in just one WNBA preseason game. This move got a lot of attention because Suarez was the player the Valkyries traded Flau'jae Johnson for (plus a second-round pick in next year's draft) with the Seattle Storm on the night of the 2026 WNBA Draft. This decision was head-scratching for many back then, and it looked even worse now that Flau'jae looks to be thriving with Seattle, and Suarez is no longer on Golden State's roster. Golden State Valkyries forward Marta Suarez (77) and Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) | David Gonzales-Imagn Images Natalie Nakase's 'Connectivity' Sentiment After Marta Suarez Decision Turns Heads Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase spoke with the media on May 3 and addressed the team's recent roster cuts.…

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