Father of Las Vegas Aces Rookie Kate Martin Provides Injury Update

Kate Martin's father revealed that the Las Vegas Aces rookie suffered a bruised Achilles tendon in Tuesday's game against the Chicago Sky.

Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Martin, the father of Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin, has provided an update on his daughter's injury. KCCI in Des Moines, Iowa reported on the news this week.

Kate suffered a leg injury in the Aces' game against the Chicago Sky on Tuesday. While trying to push the ball up the floor, the rookie appeared to suffer a lower leg injury. After lying on the floor for a few moments, she was finally able to make her way to the locker room.

The injury occurred in the first quarter of the game. She did not return after the injury.

Per Matt, Kate suffered a "bruised Achilles tendon." He also said that it was "perfect timing," as the WNBA is about to enter a month-long break because of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Her Achilles tendon is not well, but she is at home and her father said she came at the "perfect time" because the WNBA will be out for 1 month due to the Paris Olympics #WNBA #KateMartin pic.twitter.com/mbV1R3hRrL

— Jurídico da Rosamaria (@gaabsfv) July 19, 2024

It's still unclear whether or not Kate will miss additional time because of the injury. She'll have a month to recover, with the Aces not taking the floor again until a matchup against the New York Liberty on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Kate was a second-round pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, earning a roster spot with the Aces. She quickly became a fan favorite and has fit in well with her teammates. When she suffered the injury on Tuesday, all of her teammates surrounded her to show support.

The way the entire Aces team and staff shielded Kate Martin from cameras is making me emotional.

Truly a special group that has each others back. pic.twitter.com/usFc1hpa7s

— Bri Lewerke (@brilewerke) July 17, 2024

In her rookie season, Kate is averaging 3.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. She has appeared in 23 of 24 of Las Vegas' games so far this season.