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  One of the most beloved players in the WNBA, Kate Martin has had an unpredictable season full of highs and lows. Earlier today (September 2), Martin was signed by the Chicago Sky on a developmental contract. A Career Full of Ups and Downs Martin's WNBA Transaction Summary Kate Martin has had one of the most unique careers in recent WNBA history and she's only in her third season. From getting drafted from the audience by the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, to be selected in the 2025 WNBA Expansion Draft by the Golden State Valkyries, to then being waived by the Valkyries, to then being signed the Los Angeles Sparks to a developmental contract, to then have her contract upgraded to a standard contract, to then get waived by the Sparks, to most recently be signed by the Chicago Sky on a developmental contract, if there's one thing we know about Martin is how resilient she is.  Searching for Stability In her rookie season for the Las Vegas Aces, Martin averaged 2.6 points and 1.6 re...

The WNBA season's two-week break for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup has begun! As numerous players from the W travel to Berlin, Germany to represent their country in the World Cup, we will not only continue to be showered with spectacular matchups, but also with a new level of competition as players look to put it all on the line for the pride of their country. Team USA Player Availability The team with the most WNBA players is none other than Team USA. Through each World Cup and even Olympics, Team USA never fails to rise as the favorite to win each tournament. However, as we approach the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, Team USA has already faced a few challenges and may even face more down the road. Early yesterday morning (August 31), the official accounts for USA Basketball took to social media to announce that neither A'ja Wilson or Kelsey Plum will be able to compete in the 2026 World Cup for "health reasons." Shortly after, Plum also...