Betnijah Laney-Hamilton claimed by Mystics after Liberty release
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has signed with the Washington Mystics after being released by the New York Liberty on August 6. The Mystics added her on waivers, waiving guard Rori Harmon to create roster space. Laney-Hamilton's recent performance has been troubled, averaging just 4.7 points over 17 games this season. She had not played since being ejected for an incident involving a teammate's shoe in July. The Mystics are currently in contention for a playoff position as they have won six straight games, positioning them as a potential fourth to eighth seed in the standings.
- •Laney-Hamilton joined Mystics after being waived by the Liberty.
- •Washington waived Rori Harmon to make room for her.
- •She is averaging 4.7 points this season with Liberty.
- •Ejected for a shoe-throwing incident in July.
- •Mystics are in playoff contention with recent six-game win streak.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Betnijah Laney-Hamilton joins Mystics after being waived by Liberty
- 10:55 PMESPN WNBA — Mystics awarded Laney-Hamilton off waivers
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Mystics claim former Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Betnijah Laney-Hamilton awarded to Mystics on waiver claim after Liberty release
"Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been awarded on waivers to the Washington Mystics, the team announced Saturday. The New York Liberty waived the 11-year veteran Thursday after four full seasons with the franchise, including the 2024 season when the Liberty won their first WNBA championship. After missing the entire 2025 campaign while recovering from surgery to repair a meniscus injury in her left knee, she signed a one-year, $400,000 protected veteran contract. After starting the first four games of
"After being waived by the New York Liberty, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has found a new home in the WNBA as she was claimed by the Washington Mystics.
"The Washington Mystics were awarded forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers Saturday afternoon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:39 AMBetnijah Laney-Hamilton joins Mystics after being waived by Liberty
After being waived by the New York Liberty, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has found a new home in the WNBA as she was claimed by the Washington Mystics.
- ESPN WNBAAug 8, 2026, 10:55 PMMystics awarded Laney-Hamilton off waivers
The Washington Mystics were awarded forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers Saturday afternoon.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:46 PMWashington Mystics claim former Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been awarded on waivers to the Washington Mystics, the team announced Saturday. The New York Liberty waived the 11-year veteran Thursday after four full seasons with the franchise, including the 2024 season when the Liberty won their first WNBA championship. After missing the entire 2025 campaign while recovering from surgery to repair a meniscus injury in her left knee, she signed a one-year, $400,000 protected veteran contract. After starting the first four games of
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:13 PMBetnijah Laney-Hamilton awarded to Mystics on waiver claim after Liberty release
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton hasn't played since July following an on-court shoe-throwing incident.
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