{
  "id": 246537,
  "title": "Longtime New York Liberty standout waived amid DNP-filled season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/longtime-new-york-liberty-standout-waived-amid-dnp-filled-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T21:39:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/womens-sports/1124174/new-york-liberty-betnijah-laney-hamilton"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The New York Liberty have waived longtime standout forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton following a season marked by limited playing time. Laney-Hamilton, who joined the team in 2021, averaged 7 points and 2.5 assists per game during the 2024 championship season, but her role diminished this year as she averaged just 4.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 17 games. The team thanked Laney-Hamilton for her contributions and leadership, recognizing her as a key contributor to the Liberty's success since 2021. Now a free agent, Laney-Hamilton can sign with another WNBA team with the regular season nearing its end.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}