Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) celebrates after scoring during the first half of Game 2 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Lynx, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

KCRG Staff

LOS ANGELES, California (KCRG) – Former Iowa Hawkeye Kate Martin is getting a chance with her third WNBA team.

Martin was waived by the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday morning. The Sparks signed her to a player development contract.

Martin is in the Sparks’ developmental pool. She can be on LA’s active roster for up to 12 games, while receiving a weekly stipend. This is in addition the standard, 12-player roster.

“Kate is a gifted shooter, whose grittiness and winning history mesh well with Sparks basketball,” said Sparks General Manager Raegan Pebley in a release Sunday. “She’s confident in her shot, plays tenacious defense and is an unselfish, high-energy teammate. We’re eager to watch Kate develop within our system.”