Mystics Waive Former Texas Star to Clear Spot for Betnijah Laney-Hamilton
The Washington Mystics waived rookie guard Rori Harmon on Saturday to make clear a roster spot for Betnijah Laney-Hamilton.
The Washington Mystics have waived rookie guard Rori Harmon, making room for veteran guard/forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton. Harmon played in 10 games after being drafted 34th overall in the third round of the 2026 WNBA Draft. The move opens a roster spot for Laney-Hamilton, who the Mystics claimed off waivers after the New York Liberty waived her.
Laney-Hamilton, sidelined by a knee injury during the 2025 WNBA season, returns to the Liberty for the regular season opener but has not replicated her past performances. Harmon has only averaged 1 point in 6.7 minutes per game across 10 games with the Mystics. Other teams have 48 hours to claim Harmon off waivers, or she will become an unrestricted free agent.
The Mystics have one developmental roster spot available, and if Harmon clears waivers, she could join the team as a developmental player alongside Darianna Littlepage-Buggs.
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