Heartbreak for the Valkyries.💔 ⁣ ⁣ Golden State forward Kayla Thornton, a 10-year WNBA vet and first-time All-Star, will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after undergoing successful surgery on her right knee earlier today in San Francisco. 🥺⁣ ⁣ Thornton suffered the injury during practice earlier this week, just days after suiting up in the All-Star Game. 👀⁣ ⁣ In 22 games this season, she was averaging 14.0 points and 7.0 rebounds, anchoring the Valkyries’ offense and helping fuel their historic inaugural playoff push. 🏀🔥⁣ ⁣ Losing one of their top scorers is a massive setback for a Golden State squad trying to make league history as the first expansion team to reach the postseason in their debut year. 🫣⁣ ⁣ Sending all the love and healing energy to KT as she begins her recovery journey. 💜 #thegist⁣ ⁣ #wnba #womenssports #womensbasketball #kaylathornton #goldenstatevalkyries #injuryupdate