# @thegistusa on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DMisB3RhmC-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32668546-thegistusa-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-07-25T19:10:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST USA (@thegistusa) — https://gondola.cc/thegistusa

## Caption

Heartbreak for the Valkyries.💔 ⁣
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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. 🥺⁣
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Thornton suffered the injury during practice earlier this week, just days after suiting up in the All-Star Game. 👀⁣
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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. 🏀🔥⁣
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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. 🫣⁣
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Sending all the love and healing energy to KT as she begins her recovery journey. 💜 #thegist⁣
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#wnba #womenssports #womensbasketball #kaylathornton #goldenstatevalkyries #injuryupdate

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST USA | @thegistusa | https://gondola.cc/thegistusa | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

goldenstatevalkyries, womenssports, wnba, kaylathornton, womensbasketball, thegist, injuryupdate

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