Golden State’s WNBA franchise has secured veteran guard Tiffany Hayes for another season, announcing the contract extension on Saturday. Financial details of the one-year agreement were not revealed.
The 36-year-old Hayes contributed 11.7 points per game along with 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 26 appearances during Golden State’s inaugural 2025 campaign, starting in 24 of those contests.
General manager Ohemaa Nyanin praised Hayes’ contributions in an official statement, saying: “Tip helped lay the foundation on and off the court for this team, and that’s not something you take for granted. She’s an experienced leader and veteran player who showed up for the Bay. Being able to welcome Tip back to her second home is truly special.”
Hayes brings impressive credentials to the Valkyries, having earned All-Star recognition with Atlanta in 2017 and claiming the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award with Las Vegas in 2024. Throughout her professional career spanning 376 games with 303 starts, she has maintained averages of 13.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists while playing for Atlanta (2012-19, 2021-22), Connecticut (2023), Las Vegas (2024) and now Golden State.
