“That is some of the most beautiful basketball we’ve seen in WNBA history,” ESPN’s Holly Rowe said after New Liberty went band for band with the Lynx to win the 2024 WNBA title. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton played an essential part in the finals, coming off the bench and contributing crucial points. She was all set to return for the 2025 season with another year on her $365,000 contract with Liberty left but was unfortunately injured in the new 3v3 league Uniriveled.
She will miss the entire 2025 season after she had surgery on her meniscus injury. After which the coach, Jonathan Kolb, announced a surprising power move, during media availability today: “It’s fair to assume we will be suspending (Betnijah Laney’s) contract. If we do suspend her, it opens up a roster spot…we also maintain those negotiating rights next year.” ]
Jonathan Kolb during media availability today: “it’s fair to assume we will be suspending (Betnijah Laney’s) contract.”
“If we do suspend her it opens up a roster spot…we also maintain those negotiating rights next year.”
— Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) May 3, 2025
(This is a developing story…..)
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