Valkyries sign Bree Hall and Chloe Bibby to long-term contracts as Golden State strikes gold. The Core of the Dynasty Is Emerging! By signing two of their most cherished players, the Golden State Valkyries have communicated to the rest of the WNBA that they are no longer merely experimenting. It’s creating something tangible.
Bree Hall and Chloe Bibby have formally agreed to long-term contracts with the Valkyries in what supporters are already referring to as the “Heart and Hustle Deal.” Both players filled roster voids while others were abroad by beginning the season on short-term or hardship contracts. However, their influence in the locker room and on the court transformed those fleeting opportunities into long-term homes. The Spark That Turned Into a Fire Let’s begin with Bree Hall.
Hall had a claim to make when he arrived at Golden State. She came with little WNBA experience but a ton of grit, having just graduated from South Carolina’s championship program. She made up for her lack of minutes with her presence. All of the loose balls? She was plunging.
All of the defensive stops? She was encouraging her teammates to concentrate by clapping them. All of your belongings? She performed as if it were her final performance. Fans, and apparently the front office as well, were won over by that unwavering energy.
Following the announcement, head coach Natalie Nakase commended Hall’s work ethic, stating, “Bree has that intangible toughness you can’t teach.” She is fearless, competitive, and uplifting to everyone around her.
This franchise is based on that kind of energy. Additionally, Hall’s shooting has subtly improved. She struggled early on, but in her last few games, she’s hit close to 40% from deep. She is precisely the kind of two-way player Nakase wants to anchor the next stage of the Valkyries’ identity, especially when you combine that with her defensive tenacity.
Bibby’s Experienced Advantage Chloe Bibby, an Australian forward with an unstoppable motor, comes next. Every coach adores her as a player, and every opponent despises having to defend her.
Bibby complements the younger core of the Valkyries with his experience, poise, and consistent offensive presence. She’s a strong rebounder, can stretch the floor with her shooting, and plays with the kind of unselfishness that doesn’t always show up on the stat sheet but makes all the difference.
Kate Martin, a teammate, put it best when she said, “Chloe is that glue player.” Simply by playing hard and being upbeat, she improves everyone. You always know she’s got your back.” Supporters concur. Social media erupted when reports that Bibby might be re-signed first surfaced. Fans praised her as “the quiet heartbeat of the team” in their comments. Those same supporters are now rejoicing as though it were a championship.
A Basis for the Future The Valkyries’ front office has stated unequivocally that culture comes first. GM Ohemaa Nyanin and President Jess Smith stated from the franchise’s inception that they wanted a roster that was characterized by effort and chemistry rather than just star power.
That is precisely what Hall and Bibby represent. Now that these two are in place, Golden State’s plan—a blend of leadership, grit, and youth—is beginning to take shape. It has the potential to make this expansion team a playoff threat sooner than anyone anticipated.
Yes, it’s still early. The Valkyries will have to improve rotations and increase their offensive firepower. This move, however, feels different. It seems deliberate. Because sometimes, it’s not about the biggest names — it’s about the right ones. And the Valkyries might have discovered just that by acquiring Bree Hall and Chloe Bibby on a long-term basis.
