Sparks waive Kate Martin as fans call for return to Indiana Fever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:02 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks waived Kate Martin on August 30, 2026, after a challenging season in which she played just 17 games without starting. Martin's difficulty in finding a stable role in the WNBA has led fans to advocate for her reunion with former Iowa teammate Caitlin Clark on the Indiana Fever. With playoffs approaching, the Fever could benefit from Martin's shooting if she could join their roster. However, they may need to make a roster change to accommodate her due to salary cap limitations.
- •Kate Martin played only 17 games this season for the Sparks.
- •Fans are urging the Indiana Fever to sign Martin.
- •Caitlin Clark could benefit from having Martin on the roster.
- •Fever may need to waive a player to sign Martin.
- •Bree Hall is among the least used players on the Fever.
- 7:02 AMYahoo Sports — “Indiana Go Get Her”: Fans Hope For a Reunion Between Caitlin Clark With Ex-Teammate As Sparks Waive Former Iowa Star
"Caitlin Clark is one of the greatest players coming out of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Other talented players from the last few years include Lucy Olsen, Megan Gustafson, and Monika Czinano.
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