KATE MARTIN #21 - GUARD - LOS ANGELES SPARKS
2.4  PPG  •
0.9  RPG  •
0.3  APG 
#21 - GUARD - LOS ANGELES SPARKS
2.4 PPG
0.9 RPG
0.3 APG
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Valkyries Make Kate Martin Decision After Tiffany Hayes Returns From Absence A WNBA roster can be a revolving door at times. Players come in and out constantly and for a myriad of reasons and as one player is scratche...
AUGUST 23, 2025 • SI.COM
Bench role Friday Martin is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mercury.
Impact Martin drew the start Tuesday in place of Cecilia Zandalasini (calf) but will head back to the bench Friday with Iliana Rupert entering the first five. The second-year guard has mostly worked in a reserve role this season, starting in just four of her 33 appearances.
AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kahleah Copper scores 25 points as Mercury come from behind to beat Valkyries 98-91

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points, Satou Sabally scored 10 of her 17 points after halftime, and the Phoenix Mercury came back to beat the short-handed Golden State Valkyries 98-91
AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Late addition to starting five Martin was added to the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Mercury, Nathan Canilao of Bay Area News Group reports.
Impact Martin was expected to come off the bench Tuesday but was inserted into the starting lineup after Cecilia Zandalasini was scratched late. This marks her fourth start of the season and first since Aug. 1.
AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Golden State Valkyries Apologize to Kate Martin Before Chicago Sky Game The Valkyries apologized to their guard...
AUGUST 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Plays through back issue Martin notched three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 88-83 win over Washington.
Impact Martin was able to shake off her back injury to keep her games played streak alive -- she's yet to miss a game this season. Across 30 appearances, Martin is averaging 5.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 16.0 minutes per contest.
AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Martin (back) will play in Wednesday's game against the Mystics, Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Martin was deemed a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's contest, but she's been given the green light to suit up. The second-year guard will come off the bench, a role in which she's averaged 6.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in this season.
AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Wednesday Martin (back) will be a game-time decision Wednesday against the Mystics, Nathan Canilao of Bay Area News Group reports.
Impact Martin, who entered Wednesday listed as questionable, will be a true game-time decision as she deals with a lingering back issue. The guard has struggled offensively of late, scoring three or fewer points in each of her past five appearances.
AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Kate Martin Makes Feelings Clear After Valkyries Decrease Her Role Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin has seen her role decrease in recent weeks. After being selected in the Expansion Draft following h...
AUGUST 13, 2025 • SI.COM
Iffy for Wednesday Martin (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mystics, Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Martin is in jeopardy of missing her first game due to an injury this season. If she's unable to suit up against Washington, Carla Leite and Kaila Charles are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State visits Washington after Iriafen's 23-point performance

Washington plays the Golden State Valkyries after Kiki Iriafen scored 23 points in the Washington Mystics' 91-78 win over the Dallas Wings
AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each score 17 points as the Valkyries beat the Sun 74-57

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16 and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 74-57
AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press
WNBA Fans Call for Kate Martin to Indiana Fever Trade Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin has appeared in 26 games this season. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star is in her second WNBA season af...
AUGUST 5, 2025 • SI.COM
Struggles badly in return to bench Martin closed Sunday's 101-77 loss to the Aces with two points (1-12 FG, 0-7 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes.
Impact Martin was back to the bench after a disastrous start last time out, and she responded poorly. After a sparkling 14-point showing July 31 against the Mystics, Martin is averaging just 2.5 points in the past two games, shooting just 9.5 percent (2-21 FG).
AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Sunday Martin is not in the starting five for Sunday's game against the Aces.
Impact Martin has started three games this season, including Friday's win over the Sky, but will return to the bench Sunday. The second-year guard has been inconsistent throughout the year and is averaging 6.8 points on 33.9 percent shooting, including 33.6 percent from three, in 16.8 minutes per game across 25 appearances.
AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Has ugly stat line in start Martin closed with three points (1-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Friday's 73-66 victory over the Sky.
Impact Martin was in the starting lineup with Tiffany Hayes (leg) out and Illian Rupert moving back to the bench. She outstanding last time out in 23 minutes off the bench against the Mystics, scoring 14 points, but she misfired on eight of her nine field-goal attempts in this road win.
AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Martin will start in Friday's game against the Sky, Nathan Canilao of the Bay Area News Group reports.
Impact With Tiffany Hayes (leg) sidelined and Iliana Rupert moving to the bench, Carla Leite and Martin will step into the starting lineup. The 25-year-old has averaged 5.8 points and 2.0 rebounds across 14.0 minutes per game in her last five appearances.
AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kate Martin and Veronica Burton help the Valkyries hold off the Mystics 68-67

Kate Martin scored 14 points, Veronica Burton had 10 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 68-67
AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press
Scores 14 points off bench Martin racked up 14 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 23 minutes during Thursday's 68-67 win over the Mystics.
Impact Martin led the way in the scoring department for her squad in limited time off the bench. She has scored 14 or more points in three games during the 2025 campaign.
AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Golden State Valkyries vs. Washington Mystics | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | July 31, 2025
AUGUST 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Sees six minutes in win Martin finished with three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one assist over six minutes during Tuesday's 77-75 victory over the Dream.
Impact Martin did see 21 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Sun, but garbage time was a factor in the blowout. Overall, Martin has seen 16.3 minutes per night this season with averages of 6.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 34.9 percent shooting from the field.
JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Notches nine points Martin logged nine points (3-11 FG, 3-10 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 21 minutes during Sunday's 95-64 loss to the Sun.
Impact Martin picked up some extra minutes due to the lopsided score. The Valkyries have lost six of their past eight games, so Martin does have a path to earn a larger role in the rotation if she can make some noise off the bench. Her shot has eluded her, however, as she hit 4-of-18 from the field in her last two appearances.
JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Kate Martin Makes Exciting Announcement for WNBA All-Star Weekend While she isn’t a WNBA All-Star, Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin has a large individual following. Rising to popularity during her...
JULY 18, 2025 • SI.COM
Notches three points Martin logged three points (1-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 67-58 loss to Seattle.
Impact Martin's shot eluded her Wednesday as she struggles to find consistent playing time in Golden State. Overall, she has 21 appearances to her name with averages of 6.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 16.6 minutes per contest.
JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
What's behind Kate Martin's dwindling minutes for Valkyries, and could she see an uptick? SEATTLE - Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase concedes she is still learning the best a...
JULY 17, 2025 • SACBEE.COM
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