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• Longtime Liberty player Betnijah Laney-Hamilton waived

  Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, a stalwart of the Liberty since 2021 who was a key component in their 2024 title run, was waived Thursday.

  Publisher:ESPN WNBA

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  Article published:Aug 6, 5:55 PM ET

• On Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s depressing ending with the New York Liberty

  Plus, Marine Fauthoux getting rewarded with a standard, multi-year contract.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 7, 3:38 AM ET

• On Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s depressing ending with the New York Liberty

  Here’s the good news: You will not remember Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s New York Liberty tenure by its finale. When Laney-Hamilton is inevitably inducted into the Liberty Ring of Honor, 16,000 zealous fans will pour their hearts out for her, only right for a player who helped create one of the best environments in pro sports. Many of those fans will remember Laney-Hamilton’s 2021 season, her first with the Libs and the team’s first in Barclays Center. The reigning Most Improved Player made her ...

  Publisher:Nets DailyArticle published:Aug 7, 3:38 AM ET

• “Unbelievable,” “Why Not Trade Her?”: Fans React As Liberty GM Explains Decision to Waive WNBA Champion

  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.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 7, 1:29 AM ET

• Fever Should Consider Betnijah Laney-Hamilton After Liberty Release

  Veteran wing Betnijah Laney-Hamilton could provide an impact for the Indiana Fever for the rest of this season.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 6, 7:56 PM ET

• Liberty release struggling Betnijah Laney-Hamilton to end New York tenure

  A Liberty fan favorite's time in Brooklyn has come to an unceremonious end.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 6, 5:32 PM ET

• New York Liberty release Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, sign Marine Fauthoux

  The New York Lbierty released guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton on Thursday. Laney-Hamilton was instrumental in the Liberty's 2024 WNBA championship run. “We want to thank Betnijah for everything she has given to this organization," Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb said in a statement.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 6, 7:48 PM ET

• New York Liberty release Betnijah Laney-Hamilton after nearly 6 years

  The New York Liberty have waived forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, the team announced Thursday. According to a source familiar with the deal who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the move at this time, Laney-Hamilton — the second-longest-tenured Liberty player behind guard Sabrina Ionescu — was signed to a one-year, $400,000 protected veteran contract without a buyout. Though the move doesn’t free up cap space, it gives the Liberty an extr

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 6, 7:16 PM ET

• Liberty release Betnijah Laney-Hamilton to make room for Marine Fauthoux’s multi-year deal: source

  Queen B is no longer a member of the Liberty. The Liberty front office opted to waive fan favorite Betnijah Laney-Hamilton to make room for Marine Fauthoux’s multi-year deal, a source confirmed to the Daily News Thursday. The New York Post was first on the team’s intention to sign Fauthoux. Fauthoux, who initially joined the team in April on a developmental contract, quickly approached the ...

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 6, 5:16 PM ET

• Liberty waive Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, key forward from WNBA Finals runs

  The New York Liberty waived foward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, a former All-Star and key component of the 2024 WNBA championship team.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 6, 6:34 PM ET

• Liberty surprisingly release Betnijah Laney-Hamilton after benching

  Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s time with the New York Liberty is over.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 6, 5:11 PM ET