Even though the 2025 WNBA draft is months away, Paige Bueckers’ probable destination has already become a buzzing topic among enthusiasts. And why not if the UConn star is expected to be the No. 1 pick next year? Among many voices, there have been demands and rumors about the guard getting drafted to the new WNBA team in 2025—The Golden State Valkyries. While her future squad remains up in the air, recent sightings of the Husky with the NBA stars have only fueled speculation and excitement.

Recently, a Boston Celtics fan account on X posted a video of Bueckers practicing. The surprising sight was that Stephen Curry and Jaylen Brown joined her for the gym session. The tweet was captioned, “Jaylen Brown in the gym with Paige Bueckers and Steph Curry 😮‍💨.” Later on, Instagram buzzed with a group photo of the players, captured right after their intense workout session.

It’s interesting to note that the Valkyries will be the “sister” franchise of the Golden State Warriors. They will play all their home games at Chase Center, where Curry works his magic. But before taking on the court, the franchise has a job to build their squad through an expansion draft, free agency, and the college draft with Paige Bueckers being a strong candidate for the first-overall pick in the draft.

Although the Hopkins native could have started her WNBA career this season, she chose to return to Storrs for another go at the NCAA championship title. She’s now gearing up for what will be her final eligibility season as a college player. But how did the rumors even begin for the 6-ft basketball player? Let’s dive into how she has subtly hinted at her potential move to the new W franchise.

What has given Valkyries fans hope about Paige Bueckers?

Even though the Golden State Valkyries haven’t officially hit the court yet, their growing fanbase is already rallying for a stellar debut season. Fans are eager to see them shine right out of the gate, and they’re hoping to land top prospect Paige Bueckers to make that dream a reality. Even singer Kehlani has chimed in, voicing her wish to see 

‘Paige Buckets’ rocking the violet jersey in her rookie year.

Well, the UConn star has also certainly sparked excitement among the Bay Area locals. It all began on May 14, when the team unveiled their name, logo, and color scheme. Paige Bueckers jumped into the conversation, sharing the post on X and commenting,

“Prettiest colorway ever,” fueling even more buzz about the potential pairing. There have been other moments, like her discussing the Valkyries’ colors on Instagram Live and featuring purple in a new Gatorade ad which have only added to the speculations.

However, Bueckers has also clarified that all that are just co-incidences because she has a personal liking for the shade.

“Lavender purple was always my favorite color. Obviously, the Valkyries latched on to that color, too. It just happened to be that way,” said the Husky star. Despite this clarification, Valkyries loyalists now have a reason to stay optimistic. While it could be just a normal day at training, what if Stephen Curry’s influence just might sway the rising star to consider joining the Valkyries when the time comes? We will have to wait and find out until the 29th year of the league.

Stay tuned for more such updates and join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.