Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has surgery on right knee, should return after Olympic break

New York Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton goes to the basket against Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Indianapolis.

New York Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton goes to the basket against Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)


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NEW YORK — New York Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton had successful surgery on her right knee on Tuesday and is expected to return soon after the Olympic break. Sandy Brondello said that Laney-Hamilton had two loose bodies in her knee _ something similar she said to what the Liberty coach had in her own shoulder.The guard is averaging 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists for New York, which has the best record in the league. She hasn't played since July 6, missing New York's final final four games before the Olympic break.

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