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Golden State Valkyries cut former Iowa star Kate Martin. What's next?
TL;DR
The Golden State Valkyries have waived former Iowa star Kate Martin ahead of their 2026 season opener against the Seattle Storm. Martin was selected in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft after a rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces.
Key points
- Golden State Valkyries waived Kate Martin
- Martin was a former Iowa women's basketball star
- She joined the Valkyries in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft
- Martin spent her rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces
- Valkyries' season opener is against the Seattle Storm
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The Golden State Valkyries have waived Kate Martin, the team announced Thursday, May 7.
The news comes as the Valkyries were set to open the 2026 season on Friday, May 8, against the Seattle Storm.
The former Iowa women's basketball star joined Golden State in the team's 2024 WNBA expansion draft ahead of its first season in 2025 after spending her rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces.
Here's what we know.
Why did the Golden State Valkyries waive Kate Martin?
Golden State leaders, such as head coach Natalie Nakase and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin, have yet to comment on Martin's release. Martin was diagnosed with a Grade II right quad strain on April 28 after injuring it in practice, but said in a news conference on May 5 that it was progressing well.
Martin, who turns 26 in June, said she missed the last weeks of practice due to the injury.
Golden State's opening day roster lists six guards, including
Q&A
Why did the Golden State Valkyries cut Kate Martin?
The specific reasons for waiving Kate Martin have not been disclosed by the team.
What team did Kate Martin play for before joining the Valkyries?
Before joining the Golden State Valkyries, Kate Martin played for the Las Vegas Aces during her rookie season.
When is the Golden State Valkyries' next game after cutting Kate Martin?
The Golden State Valkyries are set to open their 2026 season on May 8 against the Seattle Storm.
