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Final Injury Report for Mystics-Liberty: Will Shakira Austin, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Play?

The Washington Mystics are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the New York Liberty in an Eastern Conference matchup.

New York enters Friday's game with a 6-7 record after defeating the Connecticut Sun on the road Wednesday night.

 Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In Wednesday's victory over the Sun, Sonia Citron led the way for the Mystics as she recorded 26 points, 11 rebounds and four assists while Michaela Onyenwere added 22 points and three rebounds of her own.

The Mystics will try to grab another victory Friday as they face off against the Liberty in a tough road matchup.

New York enters Friday's contest with an 11-4 record after defeating the Chicago Sky on the road Wednesday night.

 New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Jonquel Jones led the way for the Liberty in Wednesday's victory as she ended the game with 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists while Breanna Stewart recorded 17 points, six rebounds and three assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night's matchup, each may be without one of their key players due to injury.

Mystics Injury Report: Will Shakira Austin Play?

 Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin (0) Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin (0) Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Mystics have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Shakira Austin as questionable.

Washington has listed Austin as questionable due to bilateral knee soreness and she is in danger of missing her second consecutive contest.

Liberty Injury Report: Will Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Play?

The Liberty have only one player listed on their injury report as well as they have listed Betnijah Laney-Hamilton as questionable.

 New York Liberty guard-forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (44) Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
New York Liberty guard-forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (44) Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

New York has listed Laney-Hamilton as questionable due to left knee soreness and she is in danger of missing her second straight game.

Fans can catch Friday night's matchup between the Mystics and Liberty from Barclays Center at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.

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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM.

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