Kate Martin is living a good life.

Along her basketball journey, she has had one woman by her side.

The Golden State Valkyries player debuted her relationship with Claire Gransee in June 2024.

Since then, Gransee has supported Martin at several of her games. Gransee was even in the room with Martin when the Golden State Valkyries picked her up in the expansion draft.

Gransee is originally from Wisconsin. She attended Milton High School in Milton, Wis., where she received several academic honors, according to her LinkedIn.

She is going incredibly viral this week after her latest post on social media.

Claire Gransee took to her Instagram story and posted a spicy outfit. She posed in a mirror while rocking a loose-fitting red shirt that was open on the sides to show off her curves. She was also sporting blue jeans and tennis shoes.

WNBA fan favorite Kate Martin was living the good life with the Las Vegas Aces before she was taken by the expansion team.

Usually, an expansion team is set up to have a bad first year or couple of years. Fortunately for Martin, her new team has been better than her old team.

Kate Martin Enjoying Much Better Second Year In The WNBA

Jun 22, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) warms up before the game against the Connecticut Sun at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Formerly of the Las Vegas Aces, Kate Martin is now playing for the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA. In her rookie season with the Aces, she averaged 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 34 games.

Things would change considerably after the Valkyries selected her in the WNBA expansion draft.

For the first time in her young professional career, the former Iowa women’s basketball standout eclipsed 20 points in a game when she recorded a career-high 21 points in the Golden State Valkyries’ 81-78 loss to the New York Liberty last week.

The Edwardsville, Illinois, native led the Valkyries in points despite coming off the bench and playing only 24 minutes.

Kate Martin also scored most of her points from beyond the three-point line, going 4-10 from beyond the arc. She finished the game shooting 46% from the field on 15 attempts.

The Las Vegas Aces selected Martin with the 18th pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

With more playing time, Martin is now averaging 7.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Her Golden State Valkyries are currently 9-7, while her former squad is 8-8.

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.