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Kate Martin makes Los Angeles Sparks debut
TL;DR
Kate Martin made her debut with the Los Angeles Sparks after being released by the Golden State Valkyries. In her first game, she played six minutes during a 99-95 victory over the Toronto Tempo.
Key points
- Kate Martin was released by the Golden State Valkyries.
- She signed a developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks.
- Martin played six minutes in her debut against the Toronto Tempo.
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It was just over a week ago that former Iowa star Kate Martin was released by the Golden State Valkyries.
In a move that shocked many, the Valkyries decided to part ways with the fan-favorite guard just before their season-opener. Martin had appeared in 42 games in Golden State in their debut season, doing great work off the bench and drumming up excitement around the team. Despite that, the organization decided to go in another direction.
Just a few days later, Martin signed a developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks. After not playing against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Wednesday, she made her Sparks debut on Friday night to a nice round of applause from the LA faithful.
Martin played six minutes in the Sparks' 99-95 win over the Toronto Tempo. She went 0-2 from the field and grabbed a rebound over those six minutes. It was a relatively quiet debut on the court, but Martin should see better results as she adjusts to her new system and teammates.
This is Martin's third WNBA team in three seasons, as she'll look to find a permanent home in Hollywood. With the Sparks lacking a ton of depth at the moment, she'll have a great opportunity to prove herself to the organization.
Q&A
Why was Kate Martin released by the Golden State Valkyries?
Kate Martin was released by the Golden State Valkyries just before their season-opener, despite being a fan favorite and having played 42 games in their debut season.
How did Kate Martin perform in her debut with the Los Angeles Sparks?
In her debut with the Los Angeles Sparks, Kate Martin played six minutes, went 0-2 from the field, and grabbed one rebound during a 99-95 win over the Toronto Tempo.
What contract did Kate Martin sign with the Los Angeles Sparks?
Kate Martin signed a developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks after her release from the Golden State Valkyries.
