After an emotional departure from the Golden State Valkyries, Kate Martin is already enjoying her move to the Los Angeles Sparks.

The Valkyries parted ways with Martin on Thursday as the pregnancy of starting center Iliana Rupert put the roster in an even tighter crunch. Golden State opted to provide more point guard and center depth by keeping Kaitlyn Chen and Laeticia Amihere – two players whose contracts were unprotected like Martin’s.

Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark shared a moment after the Indiana Fever-Los Angeles Sparks game on Wednesday.

Ahead of the team's season opener, Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase spoke on the decision to waive Kate Martin.

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kate Martin gets emotional when describing the experience of being cut from the Golden State Valkyries.

Kate Martin was not activated for the Indiana Fever-Los Angeles Sparks game, but she was in attendance. Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points for Indiana, while Sophie Cunningham tallied 12 points and seven rebounds. Five players scored in double digits for the ...

Watch an emotional Kate Martin discuss her recent departure from the Golden State Valkyries while holding back tears.

Kate Martin has found a new home. The former Valkyries guard has landed with the Los Angeles Sparks after being waived by Golden State on Thursday. Martin is joining the L.A. squad on a development deal.