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Kate Martin played a key role for the Golden State Valkyries during the 2025 season. The Valkyries selected her in the WNBA Expansion Draft ahead of the team’s inaugural season.

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Kate Martin Singles Out 1 Player After WNBA Finals

Former Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin has continued to show her support for former teammate Veronica Burton. Martin was among those who celebrated the Valkyries’ first WNBA championship after their 68-63 Game 7 win over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 31

Aliyah Boston, Kate Martin & More: Full List of WNBA Stars Missing Unrivaled 2027

Unrivaled is preparing for its third season and has announced a 48-player roster to go along with it, but several familiar faces from its last outing will be missing when the action returns in January 2027.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Kate Martin Reacts to Teammate's Parting Message After 12 WNBA Seasons

Kate Martin has completed her third season in the WNBA. Selected 18th overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the former Iowa Hawkeyes star has now played for four different WNBA teams across her first three years in the league.

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Unrivaled Announces Update After Chicago Sky Guard Kate Martin's Contract Termination

Unrivaled has officially replaced Kate Martin after the Chicago Sky guard agreed to terminate her contract with the league. In August, the growing 3-on-3 women’s basketball league announced that Martin would be returning for its third season after signing a multi-year deal.

Chicago Sky News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Unrivaled & Kate Martin Mutually Agree to Terminate League Contract

Despite maintaining strong fan support since her 2024 WNBA debut, Kate Martin struggled to secure a permanent spot on a roster, bouncing between various organizations throughout her first three professional seasons.

Chicago Sky News / The Spun / October 28

Former Iowa Star Kate Martin's Basketball Career Reaching Tough Point

After playing less than 150 minutes in the WNBA this past season, former Iowa star Kate Martin’s basketball career seems to be reaching a crossroads after the most recent news.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Kate Martin Makes Career Decision After 3 WNBA Seasons

Kate Martin and the Chicago Sky did not have the 2026 WNBA season they were hoping for, finishing the regular season with a 16-28 record and missing out on the playoffs once again.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 28

Kate Martin's Unrivaled Contract Termination Could Signal the End of Her WNBA Career

On Wednesday, news broke that Kate Martin and Unrivaled agreed to a mutual contract termination. “While I’m excited about what’s on the horizon for me, I’m so thankful for the people, the competition, and the memories I’ve made in Unrivaled," Martin was quoted as saying in a statement provided by Unrivaled.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Have Clear Message for Former Teammate

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin reacted to a recent Instagram post by their former teammate, Jada Gyamfi. The trio played together for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2022 to 2024 before both Clark and Martin entered the WNBA Draft.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Kate Martin Reacts to WNBA Announcement

Kate Martin shared the WNBA’s 2026 All-Defensive Team announcement on her Instagram story on Friday. The WNBA released its 2026 All-Defensive Teams list, revealing the First and Second teams.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Kate Martin Had 4 Words After Caitlin Clark Move

Kate Martin has added some swag to her offseason workouts. The 6-foot guard shared that she was wearing Caitlin Clark’s newly released signature shoes, the Nike Caitlin 1.

Chicago Sky News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Former Coach Voices Thoughts After Kate Martin Makes Her Chicago Sky Debut Before WNBA Playoffs

The biggest part of Kate Martin’s debut for the Chicago Sky wasn’t necessarily what appeared in the box score, because after moving between multiple WNBA teams in 2026, simply getting another opportunity carried weight.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Chicago Sky Coach Announces Future Plans After Unfortunate Kate Martin Decision

Kate Martin watched on as Tyler Marsh and the Chicago Sky dropped a fifth consecutive game, falling to 15-27 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 106-81 loss to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream on Saturday.

Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin & Others Offer Reactions After Former Iowa Teammate Announces Important Life Update on Social Media

Even in her third season in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark remains deeply connected to her former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates, as her recent enthusiastic reaction on social media shows.

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Chicago Sky Announce Unfortunate Decision on Kate Martin With 3 Games Left

Kate Martin watched on as Courtney Vandersloot and the Chicago Sky fell to 15-26 on the 2026 WNBA season after a 110-80 loss to the Washington Mystics on Thursday night.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Chicago Sky Announce Unfortunate Kate Martin Decision After DiJonai Carrington News

Kate Martin watched on as Tyler Marsh and the Chicago Sky faced Shakira Austin and the Washington Mystics on Thursday night, their first game after a lengthy WNBA break.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Chicago Sky Coach Has Strong Words After Kate Martin Decision

Tyler Marsh and the Chicago Sky have struggled to get much going during the 2026 WNBA season, falling to 15-25 after the loss to Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty on August 29.

WNBA News / HITC / September 3

Kate Martin breaks down why Caitlin Clark’s mindset separates her from other WNBA stars

Chicago Sky guard Kate Martin shared her insight into Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s mindset from their shared time together in college. Martin was one of Clark’s key teammates on the Iowa Hawkeyes, with the pair declaring for the WNBA Draft together in 2024.

WNBA News / ChiCitySports / September 3

Chicago Sky make official announcement amid WNBA break

The Los Angeles Sparks released Kate Martin on Saturday. The move came after they became one of the WNBA eliminated from playoff contention, along with the Chicago Sky.

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / July 10

Kate Martin: From Development Player to Standard Contract

On July 6, the Los Angeles Sparks announced the signing of Kate Martin to a standard contract. Previously, Martin was signed as a development player after being waived by the Golden State Valkyries before the start of the 2026 season.

WNBA News / HerSportsNation / May 11

'It Was Not Easy': Kate Martin Responds After Unexpected Release From Valkyries

Kate Martin is getting another chance to secure her spot in the WNBA. After the Golden State Valkyries cut her from the roster ahead of the new season, the Los Angeles Sparks grabbed the opportunity to sign her to a developmental contract.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 10

Sparks sign Kate Martin to player development contract

Guard Kate Martin signed a development contract with the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, three days after she was waived by the Golden State Valkyries. Martin, who played alongside Caitlin Clark at Iowa, was the 18th overall pick (second round) by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 21, 2025

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

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 1, 2025

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.