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.
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.
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?
The Mystics have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed Shakira Austin as questionable.
Status Report:
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) June 18, 2026
June 19 at New York Liberty
Shakira Austin - bilateral knee soreness - QUESTIONABLE @ChasenBoscolopic.twitter.com/crhQSXn6hc
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 has listed Laney-Hamilton as questionable due to left knee soreness and she is in danger of missing her second straight game.
For Friday's game, when the Liberty host the Mystics, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton will once again be QUESTIONABLE (L. Knee Management). Chris DeMarco was optimistic about B's quick return ahead of yesterday's game, but we'll see how she's feeling come game-time.
— Myles (@MylesEhrlich) June 18, 2026
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.