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Liberty waives guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton after reduced role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:29 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Liberty waives guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton after reduced role

Summary

The New York Liberty announced the waiver of guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton on August 7, following a significant decrease in her playing time this season. Laney-Hamilton has averaged only 16.8 minutes per game after missing all of the 2025 season due to injury. Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb stated that the decision was tough but aimed to allow Laney-Hamilton to seek a larger role with another team. Despite her diminished performance this season, she was integral to the Liberty's 2024 championship success, averaging 11.8 points and contributing substantially to the team's playoff run.

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Market Watch

•Betnijah Laney-Hamilton averages 4.7 points and 16.8 minutes this season.
•She played a crucial role in the Liberty’s 2024 WNBA championship.
•Her playing time has significantly decreased since recovering from injury.
•Fans expressed surprise at the decision not to trade her instead.
•Liberty GM stated her legacy with the team remains strong.

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5:29 AMYahoo Sports — “Unbelievable,” “Why Not Trade Her?”: Fans React As Liberty GM Explains Decision to Waive WNBA Champion

What they're saying

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New York Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s role has diminished over the past couple of years. In the 2026 WNBA season, Laney-Hamilton is averaging only 16.
— Yahoo Sports

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