Valkyries traded Flau’Jae Johnson for Marta Suarez, who's now been waived
The Golden State Valkyries traded Flau'Jae Johnson for Marta Suarez in the WNBA draft, but have since waived Suarez along with several other players. Suarez played in Golden State's preseason game against Seattle on April 25, tallying five points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 14 minutes.
The Golden State Valkyries made a surprising move on the night of the WNBA draft, trading eighth overall pick Flau'Jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suarez and a 2028 second-round pick. The Valkyries have since waived Suarez, along with fellow second-round pick Ashlon Jackson, center Mariella Fasoula, guard Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, and forward Cate Reese. Suarez was drafted 16th overall by Seattle and played in Golden State's preseason game against Seattle on April 25, tallying five points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 14 minutes. Golden State general manager Ohemaa Nyanin had praised Suarez on draft night, calling her 'fierce' and 'fearless.' The Valkyries still hold the rights to Japan's Kokoro Tanaka, who was selected in the third round. This is the second consecutive season Golden State has waived its second-round draft pick.
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