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Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark both played together at the University of Iowa. Then, both Martin and Clark were selected in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark went No.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Caitlin Clark Makes Offer to WNBA Star Kate Martin

Caitlin Clark has become one of the biggest stars in the WNBA after just two seasons with the Indiana Fever. In her rookie season, she led the Fever to their first playoff appearance in eight years, breaking the single-season assists record along the way.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Kate Martin Receives Unexpected Caitlin Clark Moment During WNBA Offseason

Kate Martin’s 2025 WNBA campaign with the Golden State Valkyries was one to remember. She second-year guard helped anchor the team’s rotation and also improved in her second year as a pro.

Will the Valkyries Lose Kate Martin In the WNBA Expansion Draft?

The next phase of the WNBA's ambitious expansion plan is coming with the arrival of two new teams in 2026: The Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire. Adding two teams in the same season means double the demand for players from existing rosters in the upcoming Expansion Draft, putting even more weight on each team's decision-making on who to protect.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Kate Martin Makes Caitlin Clark Move Amid WNBA Offseason

As the WNBA offseason begins, the relationship between Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark appears to be as strong as ever.

Valkyries' Kate Martin Shares Crucial Advice for Younger Generation

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin first made a name for herself in college playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Sharing the court with Caitlin Clark, the Hawkeyes set the world on fire playing in the NCAA, ushering in a new frontier of women's basketball and exploding into the national sports landscape.

Three Ways Kate Martin Can Improve After Valkyries' Historic Season

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin will be entering a pivotal third season in the WNBA, and second with the Golden State Valkyries when the team takes the court at the Chase Center next season (save for any offseason developments, of course).

Valkyries Guard Kate Martin Career News Announced During WNBA Playoffs

The Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural WNBA season was one of the biggest stories in basketball in 2025. The expansion franchise finished with a 23-21 record, reached the postseason, and shattered attendance records along the way.

Valkyries' Kate Martin Announces Decision With Unrivaled League

One of Unrivaled's biggest stars and Golden State's own Kate Martin officially has committed to her return for a second season, the league announced in a post on X Tuesday.

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

Kate Martin's Heartfelt Statement After Valkyries' 2025 Season

2025 has been a season to remember for the Golden State Valkyries. It may have ended sooner than they would have liked after their elimination at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx in a nail-biting 75-74 loss in Game 2 on Sep.

Kate Martin's Sincere Message After Valkyries' Season-Ending Loss

The Golden State Valkyries put together a shockingly historic 2025 campaign, shattering every expectation that was set for them as a first-year expansion team.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Kate Martin's First Post After Season-Ending Loss Says a Lot

The dream is over for Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries. After being the first expansion team ever to make the WNBA playoffs in their inaugural season, the fairy tale ended for the Valkyries on Wednesday after they suffered a heartbreaking 75-74 loss to the No.

WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 17

Kate Martin's Message to Fans Before Valkyries-Lynx Game 2

The Golden State Valkyries host Game 2 against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night, but they'll be doing it somewhere a little different. Chase Center in San Francisco, where the Valkyries played all 22 of their sold-out home games this season, will be occupied when the Valkyries gear up to host the Lynx.

WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 16

Kate Martin, WNBA Players Send Love to Veronica Burton After Award Win

On Monday, the WNBA announced its first major award winner, as Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton has officially been named the Most Improved Player of the Year.

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WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 12

Kate Martin Reacts to Veronica Burton Winning WNBA Award

As the WNBA regular season has officially come to a close and the playoffs are set to begin, it's about that time when the league and various media establishments around the country select the recipients of a list of postseason awards.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Caitlin Clark sends message to former teammate after Sunday's game

The Indiana Fever (21-19) suffered a tough 75-63 road loss on Sunday night to the Golden State Valkyries (21-18) as both teams continue to battle for postseason positioning with just over a week remaining in the WNBA season.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 1

Valkyries sharp from beyond the arc, sink Fever

Iliana Rupert scored a career-high 21 points and paced Golden State's torrid 12-of-19 three-point shooting as the homestanding Valkyries picked up a crucial 75-63 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday night in San Francisco.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 7

Kayla Thornton helps Valkyries shock Aces in blowout win

The Golden State Valkyries didn't play like underdogs on Saturday and Kayla Thornton had 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the way in a 95-68 victory over the Las Vegas Aces at San Francisco.

Marina Mabrey, Sun look to topple struggling Mystics

Lynx aim to stay undefeated in clash vs. struggling Wings

Five reasons why Fever, WNBA desperately need Caitlin Clark back

WNBA News / The Spun / June 7

Kate Martin Reveals Her 'First Impression' Of Caitlin Clark

Before becoming the NCAA's all-time leading scorer, Caitlin Clark was just a freshman trying to prove herself to Kate Martin and the rest of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Clark came out of the gate firing on all cylinders, averaging 26.6 points per game as a freshman.

Kate Martin Reacts to Heartfelt Message from Former Teammate

The friendships that WNBA players form are always on display. More so now with social media interactions show the proof of those friendships every day.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 13

Five rising WNBA stars besides Caitlin Clark

Here are some WNBA players to keep an eye on besides Caitlin Clark.

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Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / March 5

New Unrival update concerning Kate Martin

After being drafted by the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, Kate Martin set herself apart as fan favorite. It came as a shock to no one that fans have been excited to see her compete in the 3-on-3 Unrivaled league.

WNBA News / The Spun / January 29

Fever star Caitlin Clark names one player she wants to team up with

Caitlin Clark has her eye on a player she thinks would look great in the navy, red and gold.

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Las Vegas Aces News / FirstSportz / January 28

'That was for Caitlin' – Iowa star Kate Martin slapping Angel Reese’s layup is going viral

Kate Martin seemed to be out for revenge when her Laces BC team took on Angel Reese’s Rose BC team in the star-studded Unrivalled Basketball League. During their matchup on Sunday, all eyes were on the matchup between Martin and Reese as the former college basketball and now WNBA rivals faced off.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / December 7, 2024

Aces react to losing Kate Martin

The Las Vegas Aces were dealt another blow when it was announced that Kate Martin was taken by the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA expansion draft. This comes on the heels of losing their long-time general manager and two assistant coaches during the offseason.