Valkyries Stand Pat at the Trade Deadline, Kaitlyn Chen's Slump ft. Harrison Rich | Podhalla
1h 11m | Aug 9, 2026San Francisco Chronicle Valkyries insider Harrison Rich joins Garrett Gonzales, Brian Gonzales, and Conrado Pascual to break down the Valkyries' decision to stand pat at the trade deadline and pass on a Kelsey Plum deal. Harrison also discusses his reporting on Juste Jocytė and what it's like for a young player to see her own name swirling in trade rumors.
The crew covers Gabby Williams' reconditioning timeline, the Valkyries' gutsy 2-0 stretch against the Tempo despite trailing in both games, Kaitlyn Chen's recent struggles, and what adjustments Natalie Nakase has in her back pocket if Golden State's offense goes cold.
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