Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Liberty. She has made over 200 appearances in her WNBA career for multiple teams such as the Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever, Connecticut Sun and the Atlanta Dream. In her ninth season, Hamilton averages 12.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game as of August 2024. She is also shooting 37.3% from the deep on 3.8 attempts per game (career-high). She is coming back from an injury which saw her being sidelined for multiple matches in the first half of the season.
Hamilton’s breakthrough season came in the fifth season of her career (2020) where she averaged 17.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game and shot over 40% from the three-point line. Her stellar performance saw her win the Most Improved Player of the Year award and she also made All-Defensive first team. She made her first All-Star appearance with the Liberty in the next season (2021) and averaged 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton Contract Breakdown
As of August 2024, Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton is signed to the New York Liberty on a two-year deal worth $365,400 with an annual average salary of $182,700, as per Spotrac.
Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2024 | $180,000 | $180,000 | $180,000 | ||
2025 | $185,400 | $185,400 | $185,400 | ||
2026 | UFA | UFA | UFA |
How much is Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton getting paid?
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton will earn a salary of $180,000 for the 2024 WNBA season. as per Spotrac She is the fifth-highest earner on the Liberty's Roster. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much does Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton make in a minute?
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton makes around $0.34 per minute. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide her total salary in 2024 ($180,000) by the number of minutes available in a year, then Hamilton earns around $0.34 per minute.
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton Career Earnings
As of August 2024, Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton has earned approx. $797,000 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac. She is ranked 34th in terms of career earnings from the WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton’s contract?
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton’s contract doesn’t have any team or player options. According to Spotrac, Hamilton is on a two-year contract worth $365,400. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much of Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton’s contract is guaranteed?
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton’s entire $365,400 contract is guaranteed as per Spotrac.
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton Contract History
Stated below are all the contracts that Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton has signed in her career till now as per Spotrac:
September 9, 2023
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton signed a two-year contract extension with the New York Liberty worth $365,400.
February 3, 2021
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton signed a three-year contract with the New York Liberty worth $588,801.
February 15, 2020
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton signed a one-year contract with the Indiana Fever worth $68,000.
February 5, 2019
Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton signed a one-year contract with the Indiana Fever worth $72,500.
FAQ's On Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton Contract
A. Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton will earn a salary of $180,000 for the 2024 WNBA season.
A. Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton makes around $0.34 per minute.
A. According to Spotrac, Hamilton is on a two-year contract worth $365,400.
A. As of August 2024, Betnijah-Laney-Hamilton has earned approx. $797,000 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.