So, the Golden State Valkyries really cut Marta Suárez after trading away Flau’jae Johnson?
The Golden State Valkyries have cut Marta Suárez, raising even more questions about their draft night trade.
Marta Suárez. | NBAE via Getty Images After turning in the most successful expansion season in WNBA history, the Golden State Valkyries proved they deserve the benefit of the doubt. And yet, they also make it irresistible to doubt their decisions.
On Saturday, Golden State made a group of training camp cuts that included Marta Suárez, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft whom the Valkyries acquired from the Seattle Storm in exchange for No. 8 overall-pick Flau’jae Johnson.
Golden State also received a 2028 second-round pick in the trade. Roster Update: The Golden State Valkyries have waived center Mariella Fasoula, guards Ashlon Jackson, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, and Miela Sowah, and forwards Cate Reese and Marta Suárez. pic.
twitter. com/3s4x6eCYrr — Golden State Valkyries (@valkyries) May 2, 2026 Last year, the Valkyries were subjected to significant scrutiny after they waived Shyanne Sellers , selected No. 17 overall in the 2025 draft, before their first preseason game.