Valkyries GM's strategy once shocked WNBA world. Now it's in awe of her Finals squad

Yahoo Sports·October 15, 2026 at 9:10 PM

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Skepticism and doubt were two common reactions to how general manager Ohemaa Nyanin assembled the Golden State Valkyries roster. It turns out she built a WNBA Finals team in Year 2.

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