New York Liberty standout Betnijah Laney-Hamilton will miss the 2025 WNBA season as she recovers from an offseason knee injury, the team announced Wednesday.
Laney-Hamilton suffered an acute meniscus injury to her left knee while playing in Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 league co-founded by Liberty teammate Breanna Stewart and Minnesota‘s Napheesa Collier. Laney-Hamilton underwent surgery in March, with an announced recovery timeline of five to six months.
Known for her perimeter defense, toughness and ability to hit clutch shots, the 6-foot guard-forward is a two-time all-defensive selection, a 2021 All-Star and the WNBA’s 2020 Most Improved Player.
“Our hearts break for Betnijah that she will not be able to take the court this season,” Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb said in a statement. “Betnijah gave us everything last season en route to becoming a WNBA champion. … We will continue to ensure that she receives the best possible care throughout her rehabilitation process.”
