Kayla Thornton, a forward for the Golden State Valkyries, will be sidelined for the remainder of the WNBA season following a successful knee surgery after injuring her right knee in practice. She was having a career season, leading her team with averages of 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. Losing her is a significant setback for the expansion franchise as she was a key player and a leading voice in the locker room. Thornton was selected in the expansion draft after winning a title with the New York Liberty in 2024.
Kayla Thornton will miss the remainder of the WNBA season after undergoing successful knee surgery, following an injury sustained in practice.
Thornton was having a career season, averaging 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game before her injury.
Losing Thornton represents a major setback for the Golden State Valkyries, as she was not only the team's leading scorer but also a significant locker room leader.
Selected in the expansion draft, Thornton had previously celebrated a championship victory with the New York Liberty in 2024.
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