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Omitted from injury report Martin (coach's decision) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against Dallas.

Impact Martin is on a developmental contract, so the Sparks could still elect to hold her out Friday in an effort to preserve her eligibility. She's averaging 2.6 points in 8.8 minutes across five games this season.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Martin (coach's decision) is out for Tuesday's game against the Aces.

Impact Martin will be inactive after already appearing in five games and being eligible to play in only 12 regular-season contests under her current developmental contract. The guard's next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Wings.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Martin (coach's decision) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Sun.

Impact Martin has played in four of a possible 12 regular-season games while under a developmental deal. She was held out of Friday's win against the Mystics but could be available to play in the second leg of the Sparks' back-to-back set Saturday.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Martin (coach's decision) is out for Friday's game versus the Mystics.

Impact The third-year guard has already burned through four of a possible 12 regular-season appearances under a development deal. Her next chance to play comes Saturday against the Sun.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kate Martin could force Sparks to part ways with another player for contract reasons | Sporting News Martin is making a case for herself.

MAY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How to live stream Sparks vs Mercury: WNBA, TV Channel The Los Angeles Sparks head to Phoenix on Thursday night looking to snap a slow start, while the Mercury try to stabilize after an uneven op...

MAY 22 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Adds 11 points off bench Martin supplied 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and one steal over 18 minutes in Sunday's 106-96 loss to the Tempo.

Impact After a scoreless debut with the Sparks on Friday, Martin provided a scoring spark off the bench in Sunday's loss. The guard buried a trio of triples, a feat she accomplished nine times as a member of the Valkyries in 2025. Currently on a developmental deal, Martin will look to carve out a consistent role off the bench in Los Angeles and earn a standard contract.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin share heartfelt reunion hug after Fever vs Sparks Watch Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kate Martin reunite for a sweet and emotional postgame hug.

MAY 14 • USATODAY.COM

Not listed on injury report Martin (coach's decision) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Fever.

Impact Martin will be available to make her regular-season debut Wednesday evening, and it'll be interesting to see what her role looks like in Los Angeles. Martin averaged 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per game with the Valkyries last season.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Emotional Kate Martin held back tears talking surprise Valkyries exit Watch an emotional Kate Martin discuss her recent departure from the Golden State Valkyries while holding back tears.

MAY 11 • USATODAY.COM

How Kate Martin Landed With Sparks After Valkyries Exit The Los Angeles Sparks' head coach saw several things with Kate Martin that were too good to pass up on.

MAY 11 • SI.COM

"Come on Caitlin Get Her": WNBA Fans Feel For Kate Martin Who Fights Tears While Addressing Valkyries Split Kate Martin was waived by the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday, becoming the final player cut from the roster ahead of the season.

MAY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kate Martin reacts to Valkyries departure in unexpected move for former Caitlin Clark teammate | Sporting News Martin since has joined the Sparks.

MAY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Sparks sign Kate Martin to player development contract Deadspin | Sparks sign Kate Martin to player development contract

MAY 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ruled out Sunday Martin (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact Martin was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right quadriceps strain in late April but is no longer listed on the injury report with the quad injury. However, the Sparks will sit the 25-year-old Sunday in an effort to preserve her availability while signed to a developmental contract.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

"She isn't homeless anymore", "Kelsey Plum can change her" - WNBA Fans Abuzz as Kate Martin Signs With LA Sparks Post Valkyrie Cut Kate Martin has found a home in LA after getting waived by the Golden State Valkyries.

MAY 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kate Martin signs with new WNBA team after Valkyries parted ways with Caitlin Clark's Iowa teammate | Sporting News Martin is right back in the league.

MAY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Inks development deal with L.A. The Sparks signed Martin (quadriceps) to a development contract Sunday.

Impact Martin averaged 16.4 minutes per game for the Valkyries in 2025, but she was cut by the team in early May after missing the last week of the preseason due to a Grade 2 right quadriceps strain. She'll get another opportunity in Los Angeles and could see some playing time in a reserve role once she fully recovers from her injury.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

3 Reasons Why Indiana Fever Shouldn't Even Consider Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark Reunion The Golden State Valkyries waived Kate Martin on Thursday morning, which makes her available to sign with any team in the league as a free agent.

MAY 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Why Valkyries parted ways with Kate Martin, and how Fever, Aces could consider signing her | Sporting News She could find a new home pretty quickly.

MAY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Caitlin Clark's former Iowa teammate Kate Martin suddenly becomes WNBA free agent | Sporting News Clark's best friend from college is now a free agent.

MAY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Valkyries' most heartbreaking roster cut in a brutal offseason was always inevitable Kate Martin is the last player waived from the Valkyries’s roster.

MAY 7 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Waived by Golden State Martin (quadriceps) was waived by the Valkyries on Thursday.

Impact Martin was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right quad strain in late April, and she was being re-evaluated on a day-to-day basis recently. It's not yet clear whether she's back to full health, but she'll be let go by the organization a day before the start of the regular season. The 25-year-old made 42 regular-season appearances (four starts) for Golden State last year, and she averaged 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per game. It wouldn't be surprising to see her generate interest from other clubs during the 2026 campaign.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 7 • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Martin (quadriceps) is being re-evaluated on a day-to-day basis, per Aryeh Schwartz of Winsidr.com.

Impact Martin is progressing well after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 right quadriceps strain a week ago. She appears to have a chance at being available for Friday's regular-season opener against the Storm.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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