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The Golden State Valkyries have stunned much of the WNBA community in their first season as an official franchise. During the 2025 offseason, Golden State selected its roster with an expansion draft.

'Indy, You Did Not Disappoint': Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Reacts To Iowa Teammate’s Reunion Photo Dump In WNBA All-Star Weekend

Caitlin Clark unfortunately didn’t play at Saturday’s All-Star Games due to her groin injury, but it didn’t stop her from being one of its highlights. Other than being her team’s coach and supporter, Clark also dapped up with former teammate Kate Martin and the rest of her friends at Iowa.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 10

'Those Are Things That Can’t Happen': Caitlin Clark Calls Out Indiana Fever’s Lackluster Effort In Loss To Kate Martin’s Valkyries

Caitlin Clark didn’t hold back after the Fever’s 80–61 collapse to Kate Martin’s Golden State Valkyries. Back from injury, Clark expected more but the team showed none of it.

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Golden State Valkyries News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Kate Martin Had Something to Say About Caitlin Clark After Valkyries Beat Fever

For the sixth time in their WNBA careers, former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin went head-to-head. And, for the sixth time, Martin came out on top.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Golden State Valkyries Make Unexpected Kate Martin Decision for Indiana Fever Game

Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries have been one of the nicer surprises of the 2025 WNBA season, jumping to 9-9 to begin their inaugural season.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Kate Martin Had One Word for Valkyries Coach on Thursday

The Golden State Valkyries were one of the best teams in the WNBA for the month of June. They won seven out of their eleven games last month, including

Golden State Valkyries News / Hardwood Heroics / July 3

'We Know Basketball Is Business': Kate Martin Shows Reality Of WNBA After Valkyries Drop Players

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin has broken her silence amid growing criticism toward the WNBA expansion team following a series of tough roster cuts—including the release of Belgian guard Julie Vanloo.

Golden State Valkyries News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Kate Martin Makes Clear Admission After Valkyries Cut Teammates

The Golden State Valkyries have made several roster moves in recent days, continuing the trend of ever-changing lineups across the WNBA. Depth, availability and international obligations have all played a role in these changes.

Steph Curry's Live Reaction to Kate Martin's Strong Play for Valkyries

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry finally made his long-awaited Ballhalla debut on Sunday night. After previously stating his intent to come to as

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Kate Martin Doesn’t Hold Back on WNBA Competition After Chicago Sky Game

The WNBA season is approaching its midway point, and teams are beginning to find their rhythm. Rosters are solidifying, and rotation patterns are taking shape across the league.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Chicago Sky Coach Sends Kate Martin, Kaitlyn Chen Message After Valkyries Game

The Chicago Sky now own a 4-11 record during the 2025 WNBA season after Friday evening's loss to the Golden State Valkyries. With the 83 to 78 defeat, the Sky remain in 11th place in the league standings.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Chicago Sky Star Makes Kate Martin Statement After Loss to Valkyries

The Chicago Sky dropped to 4-11 during the 2025 WNBA season after Friday's loss to the Golden State Valkyries. The defeat at the hands of the league's newest expansion franchise keeps the Sky in 11th place in the WNBA standings.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 28

WNBA Sends 7-Word Kate Martin Message After Play Against Chicago Sky

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin is getting a bigger opportunity in her second WNBA season after being selected in the expansion. Drafted No. 18 overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Martin appeared in 34 games her rookie season, but averaged just 11.5 minutes per contest.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Fever’s Lexie Hull Sends Message to Former Caitlin Clark Teammate Kate Martin

As the 2025 WNBA season rolls along, players are settling into their routines as they travel from city to city. One of those players is Kate Martin, the former Iowa Hawkeyes guard now in her second season in the league and first with the Golden State Valkyries.

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WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 26

Kate Martin Shares 2-Word Mindset from Career-High Night in Valkyries Loss to Liberty

"Shoot it." Beautiful in its simplicity, that was the mindset Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin carried throughout Wednesday night's battle against the New York Liberty.

WNBA News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / June 10

Former Iowa Star Kate Martin Speaks Out About First Caitlin Clark Impression

Superstar players develop intimidating auras early. Caitlin Clark wasn’t an exception coming out of high school as the No. 4 recruit in the country. Martin was already at Iowa entering her redshirt sophomore season when Clark came to town in 2020.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 7

Kate Martin Opens Up About Playing Ex-Aces Team After Valkyries Win

The Golden State Valkyries improved to 3-4 on the 2025 WNBA regular season after their 95-68 dismantling of the Las Vegas Aces on June 7. This was arguably the most impressive performance the Valkyries have produced all season (and therefore in the team's WNBA career, as this is their first season), as the Aces are the much more talented team.

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.

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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.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 5

Kate Martin's Girlfriend Shows Birthday Love With Heartwarming Photo Collage

The Golden State Valkyries are currently facing the Phoenix Mercury in hopes of snapping a three-game losing streak. However, regardless of how the game concludes, Thursday marks a celebration for former Iowa Hawkeyes superstar turned Valkyries standout Kate Martin, as June 5 is her 25th birthday.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 27

Liberty hit 90 again, stay perfect with win over Valkyries

The New York Liberty went wire-to-wire Tuesday night in a 95-67 victory over the visiting Golden State Valkyries behind a 24-point performance by Breanna Stewart.

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Golden State Valkyries News / Dice City Sports / May 15

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

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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.