BETNIJAH LANEY-HAMILTON #44 - GUARD-FORWARD - NEW YORK LIBERTY
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#44 - GUARD-FORWARD - NEW YORK LIBERTY
4.7 PPG
1.9 RPG
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Not on injury report Laney-Hamilton (reconditioning) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Sun, Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr.com reports.
Impact Laney-Hamilton missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from left knee surgery and will look to regain the form she had in 2024, when she averaged 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.1 steals over 30.3 minutes per game. With New York banged up to start the season, Laney-Hamilton could be relied upon early and often.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sabrina Ionescu will have an MRI after injuring her left ankle in Liberty's preseason win over Sun

Sabrina Ionescu will have an MRI on Monday after injuring her left ankle in the New York Liberty’s preseason win over the Connecticut Sun
MAY 3 • Associated Press
Won't play Sunday Laney-Hamilton (conditioning) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Sun, Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr.com reports.
Impact Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco told reporters Sunday that the aim is to have both Laney-Hamilton and Satou Sabally (rest) ready for New York's regular-season opener against Connecticut on Friday. Laney-Hamilton missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from left knee surgery and will look to regain the form she had in 2024, when she averaged 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.1 steals over 30.3 minutes per game.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Working on conditioning Laney-Hamilton is listed as questionable for Sunday's preseason game against the Sun due to reconditioning, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.
Impact Laney-Hamilton missed the entire 2025 WNBA season while recovering from left knee surgery. She's been in camp with the Liberty since signing a contract with the team in mid-April and played 12 minutes in the team's preseason opener again the Fever on Saturday, April 25, but she may not suit up for Sunday's contest. If she's ruled out, then Laney-Hamilton's next chance to play will be in New York's regular-season opener against Connecticut.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Satou Sabally joins the New York Liberty and eyes a WNBA championship

Satou Sabally walked into the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center to a rousing cheer from the dozens of kids who had made signs welcoming the New York Liberty’s newest player
APRIL 17 • Associated Press
Back with Liberty The Liberty re-signed Laney-Hamilton on Wednesday, per Madeline Kenney of the New York Post.
Impact Laney-Hamilton missed the 2025 WNBA season due to left knee surgery, but New York is bringing her back to shore up its backcourt depth. The Liberty indicated in their announcement that Laney-Hamilton is healthy, though it wouldn't be shocking if New York eases her back into action to begin the new campaign. That said, it also wouldn't be surprising if she eventually reclaims a significant role in the backcourt once she's ready to take on a full workload, especially with Natasha Cloud remaining unsigned this offseason.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco excited to take over as coach of New York Liberty

Chris DeMarco is excited to get started as coach of the New York Liberty
DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

WNBA set to tipoff season with host of teams looking to challenge for title including Clark's Fever

There are no shortages of challengers to the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty or star power across the league
MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press
Out for season Laney-Hamilton (knee) will miss the 2025 WNBA season.
Impact This is an expected move for the Liberty. Back on May 3, General manager Jonathan Kolb said the franchise would likely suspend Laney-Hamilton's contract as she recovers from knee surgery that took place in March. This move frees up some cap space for the Liberty to utilize.
MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson confident she'll bounce back from season-ending ACL tear

Katie Lou Samuelson knew the news about her right knee wouldn’t be good, even though she tried to stay optimistic
MAY 12, 2025 • Associated Press
Contract likely to be suspended General manager Jonathan Kolb said Saturday that the Liberty will likely suspend Laney-Hamilton's (knee) contract for the 2025 season, Jackie Powell of TheNextHoops.com reports.
Impact Laney-Hamilton underwent knee surgery in March that was expected to keep her sidelined for 5-6 months, and it appears as though the Liberty will elect not to rush her back. Suspending Laney-Hamilton's contract for 2025 would make her ineligible to return this season, but it would free up some cap space for New York while giving the team exclusive negotiating rights with her during the offseason. Natasha Cloud and Leonie Fiebich should handle starting roles for the Liberty this year, while Marine Johannes should be one of the team's top backcourt options off the bench.
MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New York Liberty open up camp ready to defend their first WNBA championship

Breanna Stewart and her New York Liberty teammates are focused on the present and that includes defending the WNBA championship
APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Liberty F Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) could miss season Deadspin | Liberty F Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) could miss season
APRIL 1, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Liberty's Laney-Hamilton undergoes meniscus surgery and is expected to be out 5-6 months

New York guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had surgery on her left knee to repair an acute meniscus injury earlier this month
MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press
Undergoes knee surgery The Liberty announced Monday that Laney-Hamilton underwent surgery on her left knee earlier in March to repair an acute meniscus injury, and she's expected to return to basketball...
Impact Laney-Hamilton appeared to be in a position to compete for a larger role in New York's backcourt in 2025 since Courtney Vandersloot returned to Chicago during the offseason. However, Laney-Hamilton will be forced to miss most -- or all -- of the 2025 campaign following her procedure. The 31-year-old made 28 regular-season appearances (25 starts) for the Liberty last year and averaged 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.3 minutes per game. Natasha Cloud and Leonie Fiebich will presumably serve as starters for the Liberty, while Isabelle Harrison, Ivana Dojkic and Marine Johannes will likely compete for increased playing time off the bench while Laney-Hamilton is sidelined.
MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Looms Large as Liberty Even WNBA Finals With Lynx The versatile wing plays a key role for New York as it pursues its first league championship.
OCTOBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Liberty bounces back in WNBA Finals with a lift from Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Laney-Hamilton matched a season high with 20 points, and the Liberty held off another Minnesota comeback to prevail, 80-66, in Game 2 at Bar...
OCTOBER 14, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton lead Liberty over Wings 99-67 for 5th straight victory

Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had 17 and the New York Liberty never trailed on the way to their fifth straight win, a 99-67 romp over the Dallas Wings
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton leads Liberty in tight win over Storm Betnijah Laney-Hamilton returned to the starting lineup for the first time since July 6 and led the New York Liberty with 18 points in a 77-...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton leads Liberty in tight victory over Storm Betnijah Laney-Hamilton returned to the starting lineup for the first time since July 6 and led the New York Liberty with 18 points in a 77-...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton leads Liberty in tight victory over Storm Betnijah Laney-Hamilton returned to the starting lineup for the first time since July 6 and led the New York Liberty with 18 points in a 77-...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has surgery on right knee, should return after Olympic break

New York Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had successful surgery on her right knee on Tuesday and is expected to return soon after the Olympic break
JULY 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Rutgers women's basketball inspired by Liberty's Betnijah Laney When the New York Liberty face the Las Vegas Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA finals on Wednesday night, the Rutgers women's basketball team will...
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • NJ.COM
Sun fall short of second straight WNBA Finals, as Liberty advance to showdown with Aces - The Boston Globe League MVP Breanna Stewart led New York with 27 points and Betnijah Laney added 21 in the Game 4 clincher of the best-of-five series.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney help Liberty even WNBA semifinals against Sun in Game 2 The WNBA semifinals are coming back to Connecticut tied at 1-1 on Friday.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
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