The defending WNBA champion Valkyries are being tipped to repeat their title success, with analysts suggesting the team is only beginning to reach its peak. In a column for The Athletic, Sabreena Merchant argues that the Valkyries' roster depth and championship experience make them the clear favorites heading into the new season.
Merchant's assessment, published on November 1, 2026, highlights the team's offseason stability and the continued development of its core players as key factors that could drive a second consecutive championship.
