Mystics awarded ex-Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers

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• Mystics awarded ex-Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers

  The Washington Mystics were awarded forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off waivers Saturday afternoon.

  Publisher:ESPN WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-08 22:00:22.579Z

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• Betnijah 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.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-09 02:39:21 UTC

• Mystics claim Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off of waivers

  To make room, the Mystics waived Rori Harmon.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-09 07:35:44 UTC

• Mystics awarded ex-Liberty wing off waivers

  The Mystics have acquired veteran Betnijah Laney-Hamilton after winning the waiver claim for the former Liberty wing.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-08 22:02:39 UTC

• Mystics claim Betnijah Laney-Hamilton off of waivers

  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 14: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton #44 of the New York Liberty dribbles while defended by Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics during the second half at Barclays Center on June 14, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Saturday, the Wash...

  Publisher:Bullets ForeverArticle published: 2026-08-09 07:35:44 UTC

• Washington 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

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published: 2026-08-08 22:46:03 UTC

• Why Laney-Hamilton was waived to make room for Fauthoux | The IX Basketball

  The New York Liberty said goodbye to a franchise legend while signing a rookie point guard to two-year deal

  Publisher:The Next (Women's Hoops)Article published: 2026-08-09 15:24:27 UTC