'Honored for the opportunity': Sparks sign fan favorite Kate Martin to developmental pool
Key takeaways
- The Sparks signed guard Kate Martin to a developmental player contract Sunday just hours before their first game of the season.
- “It’s been chaotic, but honestly, found a lot of clarity, a lot of confidence, and where I’m at and where the future of my career is heading,” she said.
- Martin was a surprising end-of-training camp cut for the Golden State Valkyries after she averaged 6.2 points per game in 42 contests last season.
Guard Kate Martin, center, was waived by the Golden State Valkyries and signed a contract to join the Sparks’ development pool. (Godofredo A. Vásquez / Associated Press) By Marisa Ingemi May 10, 2026 2:46 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The Sparks signed guard Kate Martin to a developmental player contract Sunday just hours before their first game of the season. About 45 minutes before tipoff, Martin arrived in Los Angeles.
“It’s been chaotic, but honestly, found a lot of clarity, a lot of confidence, and where I’m at and where the future of my career is heading,” she said. “So honestly, kind of all over the place, but feeling really good and having a lot of clarity right now.”