Kate Martin approaches final games of Sparks developmental contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Kate Martin is in the latter half of her developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks. She appeared in her seventh game this season against the Portland Fire, contributing five points and one rebound. With five games remaining, the Sparks must decide on her future status. Coach Lynne Roberts praised Martin's role and emphasized the challenge of integrating developmental players. Martin expressed her commitment to working hard and supporting her teammates as decisions loom.
- •Martin has played seven games with an average of three points.
- •She shot 53.8% from the field in 7.8 minutes per game.
- •Martin focuses on team impact amid uncertainty about her future.
- •Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts highlighted challenges for integrating developmental players.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Plum Makes Case for Kate Martin to Earn Permanent Sparks Roster Spot
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Kate Martin More Than Halfway Through Developmental Contract With Sparks
"Kate Martin is now seven games into her developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks after playing in Sunday’s game against the Portland Fire. As a developmental player, Martin is permitted to play in up to 12 games with the Sparks before Los Angeles has to either give her a permanent roster spot or waive […] The post Kelsey Plum Makes Case for Kate Martin to Earn Permanent Sparks Roster Spot appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Kate Martin is more than halfway through her developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks. Developmental players can compete in up to 12 games before the WNBA team has to give them a full-time roster spot or waive them. Martin played in her seventh game of the season with the Sparks on Sunday against the […] The post Kate Martin More Than Halfway Through Developmental Contract With Sparks appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 2:27 PMKelsey Plum Makes Case for Kate Martin to Earn Permanent Sparks Roster Spot
Kate Martin is now seven games into her developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks after playing in Sunday’s game against the Portland Fire. As a developmental player, Martin is permitted to play in up to 12 games with the Sparks before Los Angeles has to either give her a permanent roster spot or waive […] The post Kelsey Plum Makes Case for Kate Martin to Earn Permanent Sparks Roster Spot appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 2:25 AMKate Martin More Than Halfway Through Developmental Contract With Sparks
Kate Martin is more than halfway through her developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks. Developmental players can compete in up to 12 games before the WNBA team has to give them a full-time roster spot or waive them. Martin played in her seventh game of the season with the Sparks on Sunday against the […] The post Kate Martin More Than Halfway Through Developmental Contract With Sparks appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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