The Valkyries announced Thursday that they waived fan-favorite third-year guard Kate Martin, their latest move in what has been a busy (and somewhat head-scratching) offseason . The Valkyries acquired Martin in the December 2024 expansion draft; she then averaged 6.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in her one season with the team. Prior to that, she spent one year with the Aces, for whom she appeared in 34 games and started two. Martin is an Iowa export and previously played on the same college team as WNBA star Caitlin Clark. The pair were also selected in the same draft, though Martin was a second-round pick and Clark the No. 1 selection by the Fever. As for the possible rationale behind the team's decision, Martin is currently rehabbing from a Grade 2 quad strain, which may or may not have influenced things. On May 5, the team informed reporters that the guard had been "progressing well" and would continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.…