Kate Martin released by Los Angeles Sparks, re-signs with Unrivaled
The Los Angeles Sparks waived Kate Martin on Aug. 29. That same day, Unrivaled Basketball revealed that she'd re-signed with the 3-on-3 league.
Former Iowa women's basketball standout Kate Martin was waived by the Los Angeles Sparks twice during the 2026 WNBA season. The Sparks waived Martin and Alissa Pili on August 29, 2026, to acquire Aaliyah Nye through waivers and sign Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda and later Shyanne Sellers on developmental deals. The team shared the news via social media.
Martin signed with the Sparks on May 10, 2026, after being waived by the Golden State Valkyries ahead of their 2026 season opener. She played 17 games for the Sparks, averaging 2.3 points per contest. Martin joined the Unrivaled basketball league in 2026, playing 13 regular-season games for Breeze BC and six games for Laces. Unrivaled, founded by WNBA All-Stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is set to begin its third season in January 2027.
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