Fans At Odds Over Kate Martin’s WNBA Expansion Draft Protection Projections

The Golden State Valkyries’ WNBA Expansion Draft is set to take place on December 6, sparking interest within the women’s basketball community about which players will be protected by their respective teams.

All 12 current WNBA teams had until November 25 to submit their lists of six protected players.

The list of protected players has not been made public yet, leading to speculation about who will be safeguarded and who may be available to the Valkyries.

ESPN’s protected list prediction article on November 22 generated discussions, especially regarding former Iowa Hawkeyes and current Las Vegas Aces player Kate Martin potentially being protected.

According to ESPN’s Kevin Pelton, the Aces are likely to protect core players, with Kate Martin being a potential choice due to her low salary.

A screenshot of the projected Aces protected list caused some surprise among fans, with Kate Martin’s protection being highlighted.

Reporter Annie Costabile also predicted that Kate Martin would be among the protected players, leading to differing opinions among fans.

Some fans expressed skepticism over protecting players like Nika Muhl and Kate Martin, indicating that protected players should be starters and top performers.

One fan mentioned the importance of protecting Kitley from the Aces.

Despite the speculation, keeping Kate Martin as a protected player makes sense for the Aces due to her impact on the team’s performance and overall success.