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The Golden State Valkyries have waived guard Kate Martin, who averaged 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in her inaugural season. The decision comes after she battled a Grade II right quad strain, although she was reportedly improving before the season.
The Golden State Valkyries' highly unusual offseason continues as the team has waived guard Kate Martin.
Martin joined Golden State in the team's 2024 WNBA expansion draft ahead of its first season in 2025. She averaged 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds for Golden State during its inaugural campaign.
Martin started off her career with the Las Vegas Aces as a second-round pick in 2024, the same draft as her Iowa teammate and close friend Caitlin Clark.
Why did the Valkyries waive Martin, who held a valuable bench role with the franchise last year? Well, Martin had been battling a Grade II right quad strain. However, the team shared she'd been improving from the injury and was being reevaluated on a day-to-day basis leading up to the season.
It's also possible that the Valkyries have found depth guards that they prefer over Martin. It's possible Golden State could bring her back on a developmental deal, but it's possible she'll continue her career elsewhere on a 12-person main roster. We'll have to see how Martin progresses from her injury to determine what's next for her.
It's possible! The Fever could sign her to one of their developmental contract spots that is currently open.
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The Valkyries waived Kate Martin primarily due to her ongoing recovery from a Grade II right quad strain, despite her recent improvement.
Kate Martin averaged 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds during her inaugural season with the Golden State Valkyries.
Before joining the Valkyries, Kate Martin was a second-round pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and started her career with the Las Vegas Aces.
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