The New York Liberty have released championship guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and signed Marine Fauthoux to a multiyear contract, according to reports. The move comes after the team's trade deadline.
Details surrounding the decision to part ways with Laney-Hamilton were discussed on the latest episode of "Liberty Lately." Hosts Dexter Henry and Madeline Kenney debated whether the departure was handled gracefully and reflected on Laney-Hamilton's impact on the franchise.
The signing of Fauthoux, a 25-year-old guard, signals a strategic shift for the Liberty's backcourt. The team will evaluate Fauthoux's readiness for potential postseason minutes. This roster change occurs as the Liberty have experienced a recent surge in performance, winning six of their last seven games.
In related team news, the hosts also examined Sabrina Ionescu's exclusion from the 2026 USA Basketball World Cup roster and assessed what the Liberty must demonstrate against A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces to re-establish themselves as championship contenders.