How to watch the Golden State Valkyries' WNBA expansion draft and full rules.
The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's 13th franchise, will hit the court for the first time once the 2025 season tips off.
The WNBA's expansion draft where Golden State will start to fill out its roster will take place on Dec. 6. All other WNBA teams are able to submit a list of up to six protected players comprised of those who finished last season on their roster and others whose player rights they currently own.What are the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft Rules?
The deadline for the roster list submission was on Nov. 25. It's believed that the protected/unprotected roster lists won't be made available publicly. Golden State will then have the opportunity to acquire the contract or negotiating rights to one player from each of the other 12 teams. The Valkyries are only able to select one player from across the entire league who is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2024 season.
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