The first expansion draft since 2008 will take place on Dec. 6
Raven Kennedy, right, stands in a photobooth as Tanya Chu, both of Concord, looks on during the Golden State Valkyries block party at Thrive City in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, May 18, 2024. After months of speculation and anticipation, the WNBA has finally announced the date of the Golden State Valkyries’ expansion draft.
These trades can include an agreement to select a particular player from the list of unprotected players, and trade that player to a team other than their existing team — essentially akin to trading a draft pick. They can also agree to avoid drafting a specific player in exchange for assets from that player’s team, or agree to pick a specific player in a deal.
In a recent interview with this news organization, Nyanin said she was open-minded about how to build the Golden State roster, but she hinted that defense and versatility were two areas she planned to focus her attention.
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