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Longtime Liberty player Betnijah Laney-Hamilton waived

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, a key player in the WNBA Finals, has been waived by the Liberty.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 01:26 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 01:26 UTC

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The New York Liberty have waived Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, ending her tenure with the team. The move comes after a period of reported struggles. The New York Post and USA Today both mention her struggles, but do not specify the nature or duration of her struggles. The timing of the waiver is notable, coming just after the WNBA Finals.

The Liberty's decision to waive Laney-Hamilton has sparked interest from other teams. Sports Illustrated suggests the Indiana Fever should consider acquiring her. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports notes that the Connecticut Sun's Aneesah Morrow has been part of trade talks, though it is unclear if this is related to Laney-Hamilton's waiver. The reasons behind Laney-Hamilton's struggles and the Liberty's decision to waive her are not detailed in the coverage.

It is also unclear what Laney-Hamilton's next steps will be, or whether she will be picked up by another team. The extent of trade talks involving Morrow and other players is also not specified.

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Why was Betnijah Laney-Hamilton waived?

The Liberty waived Laney-Hamilton after a period of reported struggles. The exact reasons for her struggles and the waiver are not detailed in the coverage.

Which teams are interested in Betnijah Laney-Hamilton?

Sports Illustrated suggests the Indiana Fever should consider acquiring her. No other teams have been explicitly mentioned in the coverage.

What is the status of trade talks involving Aneesah Morrow?

Yahoo Sports mentions that Morrow has come up in trade talks. The extent of these talks and their relation to Laney-Hamilton's waiver are not specified.

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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton New York Liberty WNBA Aneesah Morrow Indiana Fever Trade Talks

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