Did Natalie Nakase Get ROBBED? Valkyries Coach of the Year Snub

Natalie Nakase finished second to Cheryl Reeve in the 2026 WNBA Coach of the Year voting—but did the voters get it wrong? Only one game separated the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries. Minnesota finished 33–11 with three All-Stars, while Nakase led Golden State to a 32–12 record and the No. 2 seed with only one All-Star. The Valkyries improved by nine wins, produced the league’s best defense and received major contributions throughout the roster. Cheryl Reeve had an excellent season, but was this award about the best coaching job—or simply the team with the best record? Let me know who deserved your Coach of the Year vote. Subscribe for more Golden State Valkyries news, reactions and WNBA coverage. #GoldenStateValkyries #NatalieNakase #WNBA