Justė Jocytė, the Valkyries’ first-round draft choice, was not named to the team’s training camp roster, confirming that she will not be joining the team to start the season. Janelle Salaün and Elissa Cunane are expected to join the roster at a later date after they fulfill international commitments.

A week before their home opener, the Golden State Valkyries gear up to make history as the Bay Area’s first WNBA team.

Reporter Kelsi Thorud talked with players from the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries about playing for the home crowd at Chase Center and getting ready for regular season.