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The Golden State Valkyries are entering a franchise-altering offseason! In this episode of Podhalla, Brian and Garrett Gonzales are joined by The Center Hub's Conrado Pascual as they dive deep into the 2026 WNBA Draft and the high-stakes world of free agency. With the WNBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) bumping the salary cap to a staggering $7 million, the Valkyries have the financial muscle to change the league's landscape.

The guys break down the No. 8 overall pick. Does Golden State lean into local sharpshooting with UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens, or do they look for an elite transition threat like South Carolina's Ta’Niya Latson? We look at the prospects and discuss who fits best in Coach Natalie Nakase’s system.

Beyond the draft, we tackle the "Star Power" debate. Should the Valkyries pursue a Supermax "Big Star" like Kahleah Copper, or is it wiser to build depth with multiple "medium-sized" veteran stars to support the existing core of Veronica Burton and company.

Finally, we head over to the Podhalla Discord to answer your burning questions about roster protection, expansion draft fallout, and our boldest predictions for the 2026 season.

In this episode, we cover:

Draft Analysis: Scouting the best fits for the #8 pick.

Free Agency Strategy: Spending the $7M cap—Big Star vs. Depth.

Discord Q&A: Answering the Valkyries community.

Comment below: Who is your dream free agent signing for the Valkyries?

You can find Conrado's work here: https://x.com/CP3_777.

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