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Sparks sign Caitlin Clark’s ex-Iowa teammate Kate Martin after Valkyries release

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The Los Angeles Sparks announced Sunday that they have signed guard Kate Martin to a player development contract after she was waived by the Golden State Valkyries earlier this week. Martin, a 2024 WNBA Draft second-round pick (18th overall) by the Las Vegas Aces, has appeared in 76 WNBA games across her first two professional […] The post Sparks sign Caitlin Clark’s ex-Iowa teammate Kate Martin after Valkyries release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dawn Staley controversially calls out WNBA reporter over Kate Martin post

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The 2026 WNBA season is almost upon us and even though the league is expanding rapidly, there are still familiar names among final roster cuts. One of those is former Iowa star Kate Martin. But a post about her fate with the Golden State Valkyries drew a surprising backlash from none other than South Carolina…

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Valkyries Coach Makes Personal Admission After Cutting Kate Martin

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Natalie Nakase and the Golden State Valkyries opened their second WNBA season on Friday night as they faced Sonia Raman and the Seattle Storm on the road at Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle, WA). The Valkyries enter the regular season after just a one-game preseason, defeating the Storm 78-76 on April ...

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5 Bold Predictions for the Atlanta Dream’s 2026 Season

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The Atlanta Dream are coming off a 2025 season in which they won 30 regular-season games but fell to the Indiana Fever in the first round of the playoffs. Head coach Karl Smesko made retaining Atlanta’s core a priority this offseason, bringing back Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Jordin ...

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“Fever Figure Out How to Cheat the Waiver Order”: Indiana Fever Fans Want Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark Reunited After Unexpected Valkyries Move

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Ever since the Las Vegas Aces waived Martin during the 2024 season, Indiana Fever fans have been begging for a reunion with franchise star Caitlin Clark.

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Caitlin Clark sparks injury fears after being spotted with leg sleeve as Indiana Fever star breaks silence

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CAITLIN Clark has responded to injury fears after being seen with a leg sleeve during the WNBA preseason. The Indiana Fever superstar has returned to WNBA action after dealing with…

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Angel Reese’s Comment to Paige Bueckers Says a Lot About Their Dynamic

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese are fierce rivals on the court. Off it, the two have built one of the WNBA's most adorable friendships. The pair have remained close as both young stars navigate the professional ranks together.  Bueckers recently took to ...

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WNBA Today: Fever Injury News, Sky Roster Moves, Sabrina Ionescu Update

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Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull shared her optimism about her health status before the season. On other WNBA news, 14 players were released.

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Hailey Van Lith AXED as Chicago Sky releases statement just weeks after WNBA team trade Angel Reese to rivals

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HAILEY Van Lith has been waived by the Chicago Sky ahead of the WNBA season. The team announced the move on Monday came due to “style of play preference.” According…

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Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason

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All eyes will be on Azzi Fudd when the Dallas Wings take on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday to open their season. Many are curious about how the top overall pick will fare in her highly anticipated debut. Transitioning from college to the WNBA is not a walk in the park, and […] The post Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Paige Bueckers star in new WNBA-Peacock commercial

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The WNBA will broadcast more than 50 games on Peacock this year as part of the new media rights deal, and the league is trusting an all-time great, the 2025 Rookie of the Year and the player responsible for one of the most thrilling moments in WNBA Finals history to promote this big change. During […] The post A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Paige Bueckers star in new WNBA-Peacock commercial appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBC debuting new WNBA marketing campaign during Kentucky Derby

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As part of the new WNBA media rights deal running through 2036, NBC will broadcast more than 50 WNBA regular-season and first-round playoff games each season across Peacock, NBC, and USA throughout the deal, as well as seven WNBA Conference semifinals and three WNBA Finals series. The Network’s coverage of the league will feature  Zora Stephenson, Noah Eagle,…

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