Kate Martin Joins Chicago Sky on Developmental Deal With Coach Publicly Backing Her

Overview

• The Chicago Sky signed guard Kate Martin to a developmental contract after she was waived by the Los Angeles Sparks, bringing her to her fourth WNBA team in three seasons.
• Head coach Tyler Marsh publicly praised Martin’s toughness and selflessness and said she belongs in the league, signaling a cultural fit even if her on-court minutes are limited.
• Martin has described her own career as a process of 'figuring out who she is' and said she values stability while also learning from multiple teams and roles.
• The Sky resume regular-season play on Sept. 17 and are already out of playoff contention, giving Martin only a brief window to appear under the development deal before the season ends.
• Martin played 17 games for the Sparks this year at about seven minutes per game and averaged 2.3 points and 1.1 rebounds, and she also holds a multi-year offseason commitment to the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league that factors into her career choices.