SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 19: Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries attempts a shot against Natasha Howard #1 of the Minnesota Lynx during the first half of the WNBA game at Chase Center on August 19, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)