With the 2026 WNBA regular season now just one day away, the league's 15 teams are finalizing their 12-player rosters before the 2026 campaign tips off. And one major move was made on the morning of May 7, when the Golden State Valkyries announced they had waived Kate Martin. Despite being a role player throughout her first two WNBA seasons, she is arguably one of the league's biggest names . A big reason for this is her friendship with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. But this proximity to women's basketball's biggest star has helped Martin's own stardom, that isn't why she's in the WNBA. She has proven to be a solid defender, a consistent three-point shooter, and a valuable presence in locker rooms. This is why it's likely she'll find a new home with another WNBA team. Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) | David Gonzales-Imagn Images Martin is in a tough situation, timing-wise, given that teams are finalizing their 12-player rosters.…