The stars are out in Indianapolis. WNBA All-Star weekend is almost upon us, and the festivities are only just beginning. The weekend's events kick off Friday w

The Golden Valkyries have struggled mightily in the month of July, falling in the standings after starting hot.

The Golden State Valkyries (10-11) travel to Seattle to take on the Seattle Storm (13-9) in an important matchup for playoff seeding on Wednesday.

The Golden State Valkyries entered the WNBA this season but are already in the mix for the playoffs. Their path to success - against the odds - could provide hope for the Toronto Tempo, who will begin play in the league next season.

But after a 67-58 loss to the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, the Valkyries have lost three straight and five of six to drop to 10-12. While boasting a 7-4 record at home, the Valkyries are 3-8 on the road. Golden State had a balanced scoring attack as all 11 players who were available scored.

The Phoenix Mercury (14-6) heads to Northern California on Monday night for a meeting with the Golden State Valkyries (10-10).

No WNBA expansion team has ever made the playoffs. Only one has had a winning season. The Valkyries could do both.

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Golden State Valkyries activate French center Iliana Rupert, who is set to join the team after the All-Star break

WNBA expansion teams usually don't get off to good starts, but the Golden State Valkyries are rewriting that narrative.

Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points to move into sixth place on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list and the Seattle Storm beat the Golden State Valkyries 67-58.

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor locked in his picks, predictions, props, and WNBA best bets for the Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury game on Monday