WNBA: Natalie Nakase’s hands-on coaching guides Valkyries to Finals

Inquirer.net - Oct 16, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO— Natalie Nakase throws her arms up to guard Gabby Williams one moment, then moves to defend Veronica Burton the next as Golden State’s high-octane coach gets into it to help the Valkyries gear up for the WNBA Finals. She briefly steps out of the action to observe before jumping right back in to

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