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Kate Martin signs with new WNBA team after Valkyries parted ways with Caitlin Clark's Iowa teammate
TL;DR
Kate Martin has signed a new developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks after being released by the Golden State Valkyries. This move comes just before the start of the WNBA regular season.
Key points
- Kate Martin signs with Los Angeles Sparks
- Previously played for Golden State Valkyries
- Signed a developmental contract
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It didn't take long for Kate Martin to find a new WNBA home.
The Golden State Valkyries cut her loose in the lead-up to the regular season, but on Sunday, Martin signed a new deal elsewhere.
She'll be joining the Los Angeles Sparks on a developmental contract.
A developmental WNBA contract is a bit like a two-way deal in the NBA. A player on that deal can be on the active roster for 12 regular season games, and they practice and travel with the team.
They can also be signed to a standard contract as the season goes along.
It's essentially a way for a team, in this case the Sparks, to keep around a player they like who just didn't quite have a spot on the standard 12-player roster.
Martin is entering her third WNBA season after playing with Caitlin Clark at Iowa.
She was originally the No. 18 overall pick by the Las Vegas Aces in 2024 and averaged 2.6 points per game.
Q&A
Why did Kate Martin leave the Golden State Valkyries?
Kate Martin was cut by the Golden State Valkyries prior to the WNBA regular season.
What team did Kate Martin sign with in the WNBA?
Kate Martin signed a developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks.
What is a developmental contract in the WNBA?
A developmental contract in the WNBA allows players to develop their skills while being part of a team, often with less immediate pressure than a standard contract.
