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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Voices Frustration Over Reduced Role With Liberty

Coach and front-office statements that she remains valued leave the Aug. 2 trade deadline as the next likely turning point for her status.

Overview

  • Laney-Hamilton told reporters on Tuesday that she is disappointed and uncertain about her playing time after returning from major knee surgery.
  • This season she has seen her minutes and starts drop, has multiple DNPs, and is averaging roughly 4.9 points and under two rebounds per game.
  • She missed all of 2025 rehabbing knee surgery and says she now feels physically better but has not yet translated that recovery into steady court time.
  • Head coach Chris DeMarco and general manager Jonathan Kolb have publicly said she is valuable and that they have had ongoing conversations with her.
  • Earlier trade discussions involving Laney-Hamilton have reportedly cooled and the approaching Aug. 2 WNBA trade deadline is the main near-term milestone that could change her situation.