They had won the title in 2022 and 2023, but last year, they lost in the semifinals to the eventual champion Liberty. Even after trading away star guard Kelsey Plum during the offseason, they came into Saturday's matchup against the Valkyries with a 4-2 record.

When the WNBA hosted the Golden State Valkyries ’ expansion draft in the 2024-2025 offseason, Kate Martin was one of the team’s first targeted players. While she did not make much of an impact in her lone season with the Las Vegas Aces, Martin made Becky Hammon wish she were back on her roster on Saturday afternoon.

Golden State Valkyries standout Kate Martin got honest about facing off against her former Las Vegas Aces team on Saturday.