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Los Angeles Sparks update Kate Martin's knee injury status

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Los Angeles Sparks update Kate Martin's knee injury status

Summary

Kate Martin of the Los Angeles Sparks was ruled out due to a knee strain during a recent game against the Minnesota Lynx on June 19. In seven minutes of play, she collected one rebound and attempted three shots before exiting the match. Sparks coach Lynne Roberts stated that Martin is day-to-day but returning to practice in non-contact gear. She could be activated for the Sparks' upcoming game against the New York Liberty. Martin has been activated for ten of the Sparks' fifteen games this season under her Player Development Contract, allowing up to twelve activations before a contract decision is needed.

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Status Watch

•Martin left the game against Minnesota with a knee injury.
•She played only seven minutes and recorded one rebound.
•Coach Roberts indicated Martin is day-to-day and practicing non-contact.
•Martin is eligible for two more activations under her current contract.
•The Sparks face the New York Liberty next.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Sparks provide Kate Martin injury update

What they're saying

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After exiting Wednesday's 99-83 loss to Minnesota with a knee injury, the Los Angeles Sparks provided an injury update on former Hawkeye Kate Martin.
— Yahoo Sports

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