# Valkyries are worth $850 million | WNBA valuations with Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen

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Podcast: [Bleav in the W](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleav-in-the-w-7832485)
Published: 2026-05-21T09:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-the-w/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=30
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## Resource

Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen released their annual WNBA franchise valuations before the season started, ranking the Golden State Valkyries as the top franchise for the second year in a row. Tyler Byrum interviews Kurt to discuss his franchise valuations and the rapid ascension in the value of WNBA teams.

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