Kate Martin reacts to Valkyries departure in unexpected move for former Caitlin Clark teammate
Martin since has joined the Sparks.
Kate Martin reacts to Valkyries departure in unexpected move for former Caitlin Clark teammate originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . While Caitlin Clark has had the luxury of stable surroundings with the Indiana Fever , Kate Martin has found out about the flip side of life in the WNBA.
Martin, who exploded onto the national sporting consciousness as Clark's sharpshooting teammate at the University of Iowa, is joining her third WNBA organization in as many seasons. Martin this week was waived by the Golden State Valkyries , where she became a fan favorite for 2025's surprise playoff team. The Los Angeles Sparks picked her up on a player development contract as she tries to stick in the W.
MORE : Kate Martin signs with new WNBA team after Valkyries parted ways with Caitlin Clark's Iowa teammate Speaking to reporters after landing in Los Angeles on Sunday, Martin became visibly choked up as she discussed the whirlwind of the past few days. "Obviously it's a business decision, that's what professional sports is," Martin said. "I just had to do what was best for me and my career.
I just felt that this was the best decision for me, and I'm very, very excited to be here, 1000 percent. " Kate Martin overcome with some emotion as she talked about her journey from unfortunately getting cut by #Valkryies to now getting an opportunity to play w/ #LASparks in a week. pic.