Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin faces uncertainty heading into the 2024 season after sustaining a Grade 2 quadriceps strain during training. The reliable backcourt player, who demonstrated her importance by appearing in 42 of the team's previous 44 games, is now in a race against time to recover before the critical season opener against the Seattle Storm scheduled for May 8. The injury raises questions about the team's depth and early-season momentum as they prepare for their upcoming campaign.

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