Overview
- Kate Martin is on a WNBA developmental contract with the Los Angeles Sparks and has been activated in seven of the 12 games allowed to such players.
- Martin has produced efficiently in limited minutes, averaging about 3.3 points in roughly 8 minutes while shooting 50 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from three.
- Kelsey Plum publicly praised Martin after the Sparks’ win over the Portland Fire on Sunday, saying Martin makes an immediate impact when she enters the game.
- Converting Martin’s deal to a standard roster contract would require the Sparks to waive one of their 12 players, a roster move the club has not announced.
- The league this season has seen several developmental contracts converted to full roster spots, and the WNBA rule for developmental players lets teams carry them outside the 12-player cap while giving them up to 12 game activations before a decision is needed.