As a third-round pick cut in training camp, Kaitlyn Chen faced long odds that she'd play for the Golden State Valkyries this year. But she's back and has seemingly locked up a roster spot.

The former UConn star, who helped the Huskies win a national championship in April, has been a fan favorite in her short time with the Valkyries. Chen was released two days before the start of the ...

Golden State Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen (2) walks with Golden State Valkyries’ Kate Martin (20) during training camp held at the Sephora Performance Center in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, April 27 ...

The Valkyries' rookie guard Kaitlyn Chen made WNBA history Tuesday night, becoming the league's first Taiwanese player to take the court officially. In Golden State's inaugural preseason game at ...

Golden State Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen (2) takes a shot against Connecticut Sun’s Olivia Nelson-Ododa (10) in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, June 22 ...

Golden State Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen (2) shoots a ball during training camp held at the Sephora Performance Center in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, April 27, 2025.