Golden State Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin spoke to media during the team's media day in May at the Sephora Performance Center in Oakland, discussing rookie Janelle Salaün, free-agent strategy and the franchise's offseason outlook.
The Valkyries, the WNBA's newest expansion team, are building their inaugural roster ahead of the 2026 season. Nyanin's comments come as the front office evaluates draft picks, free-agent targets and potential trades to shape a competitive squad.
Salaün, a French forward selected in the 2026 WNBA Draft, is expected to be a key piece of the Valkyries' core. Nyanin also outlined the team's approach to free agency, emphasizing flexibility and long-term roster construction.
