VeronicaBurton

News: 2 days agoBurton generated 14 points (4-7 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, a rebound and a steal in 14 minutes during Saturday's 78-76 preseason win over Seattle.

Spin: Burton played a key role during the Valkyries' inaugural season in 2025, and she earned a multi-year contract with the team during the offseason. She got off to a strong start during Saturday's preseason opener and should continue to generate ample fantasy production this year after she averaged 11.9 points, 6.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 29.4 minutes per game while serving exclusively as a starter in 2025.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: After playing minor roles in Dallas and Connecticut to begin her WNBA career, Burton latched on with the Valkyries via the 2025 WNBA Expansion Draft and was arguably their best player all year during Golden State's inaugural campaign. Burton started every game in 2025, pacing the team in assists (6.0 per game). She was second on the team in points (11.9) and steals (1.1) per game, but in both categories, she trailed Kayla Thornton, who made only 22 appearances due to injuries. Burton was a restricted free agent during the offseason, and she ultimately agreed to a multi-year contract with the Valkyries ahead of the 2026 campaign. Following the strong all-around production that she displayed in her first year with Golden State, she should remain a strong fantasy asset in 2026.