Kayla Thornton Returns to the Golden State Valkyries

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Kayla Thornton Returns to the Golden State Valkyries

Thornton has signed a one-year deal to return to the Golden State Valkyries, per the team. She averaged 14.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury after the All-Star break in July, earning an All-Star selection in what was her debut Valkyries season.

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