Claire Gransee and Kate Martin (Photos via claire.gransee/IG & Getty Images)

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin continues to make headlines- this time, not for her basketball game, but for her relationship. The former Iowa standout and fan-favorite recently went viral alongside her girlfriend, Claire Gransee, after a series of social media posts captured the internet’s attention.

Earlier this week, Martin gave Gransee a sweet birthday shoutout on Instagram, pausing her usual sponsored content to write, “Taking a break from sponsored posts to wish my fav person a happy birthday! 23 looks good on you. Happy birthday.” Gransee replied with a heartfelt, “I love you!! the most,” adding to the online craze surrounding the couple. The two have kept things relatively low-key, but Martin first confirmed the relationship during the 2024 WNBA season.

Swimsuit Snapshot Sparks Buzz

Claire Gransee (Photo Via Instagram/@claire.gransee)
While Martin is preparing for her first season with the Valkyries, Gransee is turning heads on social media in her own right. Well before their relationship became public, Gransee made waves online after posting a snapshot of herself in a pink bikini while vacationing in Hawaii. The photo quickly went viral, drawing admiration from her 28,000-plus Instagram followers and beyond.

Fans flooded the comments, praising Gransee’s effortless style and beauty. The photo set against a tropical backdrop helped solidify her presence as a rising social media personality. Though she remains largely out of the spotlight compared to Martin, Gransee’s online presence continues to grow, and her support for Martin is evident.

As Kate Martin transitions from the Las Vegas Aces to a key role with the newly established Golden State Valkyries, her personal and professional life are both gaining attention. “It’s a pretty cool opportunity. I feel really grateful to be a part of it… It’s just going to be a lot of fun,” Martin said when discussing her new team.

Whether Gransee will be courtside this season remains to be seen, but fans are watching both women closely, with equal admiration on and off the court.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.