Janelle Salaun: WNBA Stats, Game Log & Bio

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2026 regular season · 40 recorded appearances. Latest: 2026-09-25.

Points

10.2 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 12.7 · Home: 13.1 (19) · Away: 12.4 (21)

Rebounds

5.0 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 4.0 · Home: 3.9 (19) · Away: 4.0 (21)

Assists

1.2 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 1.2 · Home: 1.2 (19) · Away: 1.2 (21)

Minutes

20.6 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 22.0 · Home: 21.4 (19) · Away: 22.6 (21)

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2026 regular-season observations. — means not reported.
Date	Opponent	Points	Rebounds	Assists	Minutes
2026-09-25	@ LA	6	5	0	13
2026-09-23	@ POR	11	5	2	20
2026-08-28	@ NY	7	7	0	24
2026-08-26	@ CON	15	3	1	18
2026-08-25	@ MIN	12	5	3	28
2026-08-21	@ CHI	13	4	2	21
2026-08-20	MIN	15	6	3	24
2026-08-18	DAL	10	3	2	19
2026-08-09	@ LA	8	3	0	21
2026-08-08	@ DAL	9	3	1	17
2026-08-05	TOR	21	1	0	21
2026-08-03	TOR	24	3	2	30
2026-07-30	@ PHX	13	2	3	24
2026-07-21	WSH	11	4	2	17
2026-07-19	WSH	9	3	0	18
2026-07-16	@ IND	12	2	2	22
2026-07-10	@ CON	16	7	1	27
2026-07-08	@ TOR	26	6	1	23
2026-07-06	@ WSH	8	1	0	25
2026-07-04	@ ATL	14	2	0	20
2026-06-28	NY	10	4	1	14
2026-06-27	ATL	8	7	0	22
2026-06-25	ATL	6	2	1	10
2026-06-21	@ LV	5	3	1	18
2026-06-20	MIN	15	6	0	24
2026-06-18	DAL	12	4	1	20
2026-06-16	LA	7	4	2	25
2026-06-13	@ SEA	22	7	1	33
2026-06-10	PHX	11	5	0	25
2026-06-06	@ LV	11	3	2	28
2026-06-05	@ MIN	17	5	3	19
2026-06-03	POR	18	4	1	23
2026-05-31	LV	16	4	1	21
2026-05-29	IND	19	7	3	24
2026-05-26	CON	9	4	2	26
2026-05-22	@ IND	4	2	0	21
2026-05-22	@ NY	12	6	1	26
2026-05-14	CHI	6	1	0	17
2026-05-11	PHX	21	3	2	26
2026-05-09	@ SEA	20	2	1	27

ESPN · Checked 2026-10-20. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source

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Janelle Salaun Bio

Janelle Salaün is a French forward for the Golden State Valkyries. Golden State’s official 2026 roster listed her at 6-foot-2, and the WNBA player profile identifies her as an undrafted forward born September 5, 2001. The WNBA profile also says she signed a multiyear contract with Golden State on April 12, 2026, confirming her current Valkyries affiliation as of September 11, 2026. Salaün began her WNBA career with the expansion franchise in 2025 and earned a place on the 2025 WNBA All-Rookie Team.

Before arriving in the WNBA, Salaün built her professional résumé in Europe, helping Villeneuve-d’Ascq win the 2024 French league title and Beretta Famila Schio win the 2024–25 Italian league championship. She has also been a key member of France’s senior national team, starting during the country’s silver-medal run at the Paris 2024 Olympics. At 6-foot-2, Salaün is a versatile forward whose club describes her as a scorer capable of defending all five positions, a combination that suits frontcourt matchups as well as perimeter-oriented lineups.

Jersey number: 13
Position: F
Birth date: Sep 5, 2001 (age 25)
Height: 6'2"
Country: France

Janelle Salaun Questions & Answers

What position does Janelle Salaün play?

Salaün plays forward. Golden State has also described her as capable of filling either forward spot.

How tall is Janelle Salaün?

She is listed at 6-foot-2, or 188 centimeters.

When was Janelle Salaün born?

She was born on September 5, 2001.

Which WNBA team does Janelle Salaün play for?

As of October 11, 2026, Salaün is a forward for the Golden State Valkyries. Her WNBA profile states that she signed a multiyear contract with Golden State on April 12, 2026.

Did Janelle Salaün play college basketball or enter the WNBA Draft?

She did not follow the U.S. college route. Her listed background is France, and the WNBA identifies her as undrafted.

What WNBA honors has Janelle Salaün earned?

Salaün was selected to the 2025 WNBA All-Rookie Team and was unanimously named the 2026 Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, becoming the first Valkyries player to win that award.

What is Janelle Salaün’s playing style?

She is a versatile two-way forward who can stretch the floor, score in different ways and use her length defensively. Golden State has highlighted her ability to defend all five positions and contribute at either forward spot.

Has Janelle Salaün represented France internationally?

Yes. Salaün has represented France at senior international competitions, including the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. She was named to the World Cup All-Second Team in 2026.