The New York Liberty and guard/forward Betnijah Laney have agreed to a multiyear extension through the 2025 season, the team announced Saturday. Here’s what you need to know:
- Laney is playing in her third season with the Liberty.
- In 2023, Laney is posting averages of 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game on 50 percent shooting from the floor. Laney’s best season with the Liberty was 2021 when she averaged 16.8 points per game.
- The Liberty are 32-7 in the regular season, sitting second in the WNBA standings. New York is 9-1 in their last 10 games.
The NYL have signed @BetnijahLaney to a multi-year extension through the ‘25 szn. ✅ pic.twitter.com/V9HPG1VVni
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 9, 2023
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
What does Laney give the Liberty?
After coming to New York as a max player in 2021, Laney had to take a step back with her role, particularly on the offensive end, as the Liberty overhauled their roster this offseason. As she learned the new system, Laney improved her shooting efficiency and scoring every month of the season. She currently has the same true shooting percentage as teammate Sabrina Ionescu, who has been lighting the net on fire all year. Laney has also taken on the toughest perimeter defensive assignment…
