Overview
- The Sky announced the signing on Sept. 2, bringing Martin in after she was waived by the Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 29 to fill a roster spot opened by recent transactions and guard availability issues.
- Under WNBA rules a developmental contract applies to players with three years of experience or less, does not count against the 12-player roster or salary cap, and allows up to 12 regular-season appearances before a team must convert the deal to a standard contract.
- Because Chicago resumes play after the FIBA World Cup break with only four games left, Martin can play immediately but faces a very narrow window to earn meaningful minutes or force a standard-contract decision this season.
- Martin has moved between teams since being drafted 18th overall in 2024 and averaged 2.3 points and 1.1 rebounds in 17 games for the Sparks this year, but coaches and coverage have praised her work ethic and coachability.
- The signing highlights how teams use low-cost developmental deals late in the year to plug short-term needs and evaluate fringe players, and it leaves Martin weighing a short WNBA audition against offseason opportunities such as a multi-year Unrivaled 3-on-3 commitment.