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Final Injury Report for Mercury-Mystics: Will Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Play?
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The Washington Mystics are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Phoenix Mercury in an interconference matchup.
Washington enters Sunday's game with an 18-12 record after defeating the Atlanta Dream at home Friday night.
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Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin (0)Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
In Friday's victory over the Dream, Shakira Austin led the way for the Mystics as she recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and five blocks while Kiki Iriafen added 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists of her own.
The Mystics will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to seven games Sunday as they face off against a struggling Mercury team at home.
Phoenix enters Sunday's contest with a 12-21 record after losing on the road to the Connecticut Sun Friday night.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum (0)Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
Kelsey Plum led the way for the Mercury in Friday's loss as she ended the game with 25 points and three assists while Kahleah Copper recorded 16 points and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon's matchup, one may be without one of their key players due to injury.
Mercury Injury Report
The Mercury enter Sunday's matchup with a healthy roster as they have nobody listed on their injury report .
This is great news for Phoenix as the team tries to grab a key victory on the road as they continue to fight their way back into the playoff picture.
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Mystics Injury Report: Will Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Play?
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton of the New York LibertyBarry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images
The Mystics also enter Sunday's contest with a healthy roster as they have nobody listed on their injury report, including Betnijah Laney-Hamilton.
Of course, Washington claimed Laney-Hamilton off waivers Saturday after the New York Liberty waived her Thursday and she is expected to make her Mystics debut against the Mercury.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon's matchup between the Mercury and Mystics from Washington D.C. at 3:00 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
