Kate Martin Speaks On Uncertain Future With Valkyries

2025 was an exciting beginning for the Golden State Valkyries and set the new standard for what an Expansion franchise can be. Their debut season saw them finish with a 23-21 record, the most wins ever by a new team in their first season, and clinched a historic trip to the playoffs, even if it ended early after they were eliminated by the Minnesota Lynx in the first round. For all the success that the Valkyries enjoyed in the 2025 season, their offseason leaves them with plenty of questions. The Valkyries have seven free agents on their roster, both restricted and unrestricted. There is also the Expansion Draft looming over the team's head, with two new teams, Portland and Toronto, joining the WNBA next season. The Valkyries will have to reckon with losing two players of their fresh roster and have to decide who to protect for next season. Guard Kate Martin is still under contract with the Valkyries, meaning free agency isn't a concern for either Martin or Golden State. As to how the rest of the lineup will