Kate Martin signs standard contract with Los Angeles Sparks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Kate Martin has signed a standard WNBA contract with the Los Angeles Sparks following her initial player development deal. Martin joined the Sparks on May 10 and played in 10 games during her development period, averaging 2.6 points over 7.7 minutes per game. Sparks General Manager Raegan Pebley praised her impact on the team. Concurrently, the Sparks waived guard Ta'Niya Latson, the No. 20 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Martin's first game under the standard contract will be against the Seattle Sparks tonight at Crypto.com Arena.
- •Kate Martin signed a standard WNBA contract with the Sparks.
- •She played in 10 games under a developmental contract.
- •Martin averaged 2.6 points and 7.7 minutes this season.
- •The Sparks waived guard Ta'Niya Latson following the contract change.
- •Martin's next game is against the Seattle Sparks tonight.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Kate Martin signs standard WNBA contract with Los Angeles Sparks
"After initially inking a player development deal, Kate Martin has signed a standard WNBA contract with the Los Angeles Sparks.
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