"Kayla Thornton will miss the remainder of the WNBA season after undergoing successful knee surgery, following an injury sustained in practice."
"Thornton was having a career season, averaging 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game before her injury."
"Losing Thornton represents a major setback for the Golden State Valkyries, as she was not only the team's leading scorer but also a significant locker room leader."
"Selected in the expansion draft, Thornton had previously celebrated a championship victory with the New York Liberty in 2024."
Kayla Thornton, a forward for the Golden State Valkyries, will be sidelined for the remainder of the WNBA season following a successful knee surgery after injuring her right knee in practice. She was having a career season, leading her team with averages of 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. Losing her is a significant setback for the expansion franchise as she was a key player and a leading voice in the locker room. Thornton was selected in the expansion draft after winning a title with the New York Liberty in 2024.
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