Kate Martin opened her scoring account with the LA Sparks, draining a corner 3-pointer in Sunday's 106-96 loss to 2026 WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo.
The 25-year-old recently joined the Sparks following a surprising cut by the Golden State Valkyries. Martin is now playing for her third franchise in three seasons. She started her WNBA career as a rookie with the Las Vegas Aces.
Martin splashed in a signature corner three during the matchup's first half. She went on to record 11 points across 18 minutes, marking her first scoring performance in a Sparks uniform.
The guard is looking to establish herself as a reliable piece for a Sparks team dealing with depth issues at her position. Los Angeles needs backcourt help, creating an opportunity for Martin to carve out a consistent role on the West Coast.
Martin entered the WNBA with Las Vegas, where she spent her rookie season. She went on to join Golden State in the team's 2025 expansion draft. However, the Valkyries cut her shortly before the 2026 season's tipoff, sending her to the open market where LA quickly scooped her up.
Los Angeles hopes the Iowa product can provide the steady guard play they've lacked early in the season. Martin's shooting ability and basketball IQ make her an attractive piece for the Sparks' rotation moving forward.
Where to Watch Kate Martin & the LA Sparks This Week
The Sparks next host the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday at 9 PM ET, live on Amazon Prime.
