Queen B is no longer a member of the Liberty.
The Liberty released Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, the team announced Thursday.
“We want to thank Betnijah for everything she has given to this organization. She has been an instrumental part of our success since 2021 and has made a lasting impact on our team, both on and off the court. We’re incredibly grateful for her professionalism, leadership, and the commitment she brought to the New York Liberty every day,” said Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb.
“While this decision is incredibly difficult, we believe this will give Betnijah the best opportunity to pursue a larger basketball role. We wish her nothing but success moving forward, and she’ll always be a member of the Liberty family. As a key contributor to the first championship in franchise history, Betnijah’s legacy with the Liberty is forever cemented.”
The move comes after the Liberty veteran’s role diminished throughout the entirety of the 2026 WNBA season under head coach Chris DeMarco.
Laney-Hamilton averaged 4.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in just 17 games (five starts) this season.
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