LA Sparks waive rookie Ta'Niya Latson during WNBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 4:52 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The LA Sparks waived guard Ta'Niya Latson on July 6 during her rookie WNBA season. Latson, a former South Carolina standout, was selected 20th overall in the draft but averaged just 1.8 points in 10 regular season games. She had contributed seven points in each of her first two preseason games. The Sparks signed guard Kate Martin to a standard contract following her release. Latson, who has the option to transition to a developmental contract or join another team, previously led the nation in scoring at Florida State before transferring to South Carolina.
- •Latson was waived after averaging 1.8 points in 10 games
- •Sparks signed guard Kate Martin to a standard contract
- •Latson was expected to be a part of the rotation
- •She scored seven points in both preseason games
- •Her future may involve a developmental contract or another team
- 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — LA Sparks waive Ta'Niya Latson, Dawn Staley's former South Carolina starter
"Former South Carolina women's basketball star transfer Ta'Niya Latson was waived by the LA Sparks during her rookie WNBA season.
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