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Ohemaa Nyanin breaks silence on Valkyries’ controversial draft night trade

OAKLAND – We finally have an official reason for the Golden State Valkyries controversial draft night trade, after general manager Ohemaa Nyanin declined to explain their reasoning in the immediate wake of the move. At the Valkyries’ media day, Nyanin detailed the team’s decision-making process in which Golden State traded the draft rights to LSU’s […] The post Ohemaa Nyanin breaks silence on Valkyries’ controversial draft night trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries GM Addresses Unexpected Flau'jae Johnson Decision During WNBA Draft

The Golden State Valkyries delivered the biggest shock of the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday.  The franchise, which went 23-21 in its inaugural 2025 season, selected LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson with the eighth overall pick.  Johnson did not stay for long. Moments later, the Valkyries traded her ...

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LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson Expresses Gratitude After Special Honor at the WNBA Draft

At the WNBA Draft on Monday night, Flau’jae Johnson was honored, as she made the song for the official draft video. “WOAH! About to get drafted, and I made the song of the draft!!!? God is amazing,” Flau’jae posted. WOAH🔥 About to get drafted, and I made the song of the draft!!!? God is amazing […]

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Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin declines to speak on Golden State’s draft trade strategy

The Golden State Valkyries did not have much of an explanation as to why they dropped the biggest shocker from the 2026 WNBA Draft. Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin talked little about the front office’s strategy behind the trade after shipping the draft rights to eighth overall pick Flau’Jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm for TCU […] The post Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin declines to speak on Golden State’s draft trade strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flau’jae Johnson Outfit – LSU Star Dazzles in Chic Black Dress at the WNBA Draft

Given that she is expected to be the top pick in this year's WNBA Draft from her college basketball program, LSU Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson stole the show during draft night with her chic black outfit that is deemed to be regal and sharp.

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Valkyries fans aren’t happy with Ohemaa Nyanin’s draft trade explanation

Flau’jae Johnson’s time with the Golden State Valkyries ended before it even began after the team traded her to the Seattle Storm just a few moments after being drafted as the eighth overall pick on Monday. The Valkyries made Johnson their first selection of this year’s WNBA Draft after her stellar career at LSU, including […] The post Valkyries fans aren’t happy with Ohemaa Nyanin’s draft trade explanation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Storm’s Talisa Rhea ‘really excited’ about Flau’jae Johnson trade with Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries grabbed attention during the WNBA Draft on Monday after trading eighth overall pick Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm in exchange for 16th overall pick Marta Suarez and a second-round pick in 2028. Many were dumbfounded by the Valkyries’ decision, as Johnson could be a foundational piece for the squad after […] The post Storm’s Talisa Rhea ‘really excited’ about Flau’jae Johnson trade with Valkyries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seattle Storm Land Flau’jae Johnson in Surprise Draft Night Deal With Golden State Valkyries

LSU shooting guard Flau'jae Johnson thought she was going to play for the Golden State Valkyries after the team selected her 8th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Now, she's a member of the Seattle Storm after a trade.

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Valkyries immediately trade NCAA champion during 2026 WNBA Draft

In their second-ever WNBA draft, the Golden State Valkyries dropped a draft day shocker by trading the draft rights to the eighth overall pick, LSU guard Flau’Jae Johnson, to the Seattle Storm in exchange for TSU forward Marta Suárez, the 16th overall pick, and a 2028 second-round pick. Across five seasons in the NCAA, Suárez […] The post Valkyries immediately trade NCAA champion during 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘We Will Miss You’: Flau’jae Johnson’s Mom Gets Emotional Over Coach Bob Starkey’s Heartfelt Tribute to LSU Star Ahead of WNBA Draft

Flau'jae Johnson's mother, Kia Brooks thanked coach Bob Starkey for his kind words for Johnson in a tribute video posted by LSU.

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Projected for Chicago Sky, LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson Makes Feelings Clear on Her Preferred Team Ahead of the WNBA Draft

Although Flau’jae Johnson’s senior season did not end the way she wanted, with the national championship, the future holds a lot for the LSU star. She is one of the most highly reputed WNBA Draft prospects this year. Asked which team she would prefer to play for in the WNBA, Johnson gave an honest and […]

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