After one of the best inaugural seasons for an expansion franchise in U.S. sports, expectations are even higher for the Golden State Valkyries entering Year 2.

With the addition of All-Star Gabby Williams and the expected arrival of 2025 first-round draft pick Juste Jocyte, Natalie Nakase’s team should have more wing depth and better shot-creators next to star point guard Veronica Burton.

Is it realistic to think the Valkyries will secure a second consecutive playoff berth? On “Section 415,” reporter Jane Kenny analyzes how the new additions could raise the team’s ceiling.