Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Sparks Sign Kate Martin, Waive Ta'Niya Latson After Loss

7/7/2026

41 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Sparks signed guard Kate Martin to a standard WNBA contract, ending her development deal.
Martin, an Iowa star drafted 18th overall in 2024, will earn up to $583,000 and is praised by GM Raegan Pebley for versatility on both ends.
The Sparks waived rookie guard Ta'Niya Latson after a 82-64 loss to the Seattle Storm extended their three-game losing streak.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA began in 1997 as an NBA subsidiary with eight founding teams, including the Los Angeles Sparks, who lost the league’s first game to the New York Liberty before a crowd of 14,284. That inaugural foundation underlies today’s moves, as the Sparks sign rookie Kate Martin to a contract.

1 of 2

Story summary

The Los Angeles Sparks signed guard Kate Martin to a standard WNBA contract, ending her development deal.
Martin, an Iowa star drafted 18th overall in 2024, will earn up to $583,000 and is praised by GM Raegan Pebley for versatility on both ends.
The Sparks waived rookie guard Ta'Niya Latson after a 82-64 loss to the Seattle Storm extended their three-game losing streak.

1 / 2