With Betnijah Laney-Hamilton sidelined indefinitely with a knee injury, Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb said Saturday the team will “more likely than not” be suspending the veteran ...

In a major blow to the New York Liberty's WNBA championship defense, the team announced Wednesday veteran guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton will be sidelined for five-to-six months after undergoing ...

Removing Laney-Hamilton from the Liberty’s 2025 picture could be the best long-term move for the 31-year-old who has a lengthy history with knee injuries. Laney-Hamilton has undergone at least ...

It also erases Laney-Hamilton’s 2025 salary ($185,400) off the books, which gives the Liberty more flexibility to sign players throughout the season.

A WNBA veteran, Laney-Hamilton had played in big games before, but nothing matched the nerves she experienced on Oct. 20.

Laney, who signed with the Liberty in 2021, credited head coach Sandy Brondello with “allowing me to play and play my game.” Betnijah Laney shoots a jumper during the Liberty’s Game 1 loss ...