Liberty waive nine-year WNBA veteran Layshia Clarendon

[Carnac]

The New York Liberty have waived veteran guard Layshia Clarendon, the team announced Thursday morning. Clarendon, 30, had seen just three minutes of action across the team's first three games of the 2021 season.

Liberty move on from former All-Star Clarendon

The Liberty have waived Layshia Clarendon after the veteran guard played just three total minutes in the team's first three games this season.

www.espn.com

WNBA player transactions the last 2 days:

May 21, 2021​

Chicago Sky: Shyla Heal – Set Active
Minnesota Lynx: Napheesa Collier – Set Active
Minnesota Lynx: Linnae Harper – Hardship Release
Seattle Storm: Epiphanny Prince – Set Active
Connecticut Sun: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough – Sign ROS Contract (Hardship)

May 20, 2021​

Chicago Sky: Brittany Boyd-Jones – Hardship Release
New York Liberty: Layshia Clarendon – Waived

 

[bballnut90]

The New York Liberty have waived veteran guard Layshia Clarendon, the team announced Thursday morning. Clarendon, 30, had seen just three minutes of action across the team's first three games of the 2021 season.

Liberty move on from former All-Star Clarendon

The Liberty have waived Layshia Clarendon after the veteran guard played just three total minutes in the team's first three games this season.

www.espn.com

WNBA player transactions the last 2 days:

May 21, 2021​

Chicago Sky: Shyla Heal – Set Active
Minnesota Lynx: Napheesa Collier – Set Active
Minnesota Lynx: Linnae Harper – Hardship Release
Seattle Storm: Epiphanny Prince – Set Active
Connecticut Sun: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough – Sign ROS Contract (Hardship)

May 20, 2021​

Chicago Sky: Brittany Boyd-Jones – Hardship Release
New York Liberty: Layshia Clarendon – Waived

Wow didn't expect that. Clarendon was by far the Liberty's best player a year ago.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

That's disappointing.

 

[Bigboote]

I saw an article recently which said Clarendon had come out as trans or fluid. The article used both. If he/they are trans and taking hormones, he might not be able to compete in the W.

I've loved Clarendon since the Cal years (it hurt to read what happened there), and I wish Clarendon all the best.

 

[Mdoggie]

Oh man! That’s my home girl. She beat my team a few times when we played them in her high school days. Great player but better person.

 

[topogigio]

I saw an article recently which said Clarendon had come out as trans or fluid. The article used both. If he/they are trans and taking hormones, he might not be able to compete in the W.

I've loved Clarendon since the Cal years (it hurt to read what happened there), and I wish Clarendon all the best.

Interesting thought on the taking of hormones. She/he/they/them had some very severe "optional" surgery recently. I have a feeling this is going to be an issue going forward in the W.

 

[Rb335]

Interesting thought on the taking of hormones. She/he/they/them had some very severe "optional" surgery recently. I have a feeling this is going to be an issue going forward in the W.

Based on other sports, specifically track and field, I would venture to guess that if Clarendon plans to take any hormones, the best course of action was discussed with the WNBA. And likely means waiting until after the playing career has concluded. Clarendon was a bright spot on an abysmal roster last year. Now that they have a better group, the services of Clarendon aren’t as crucial. A solid player who could easily get picked up off the waivers.

 

[Geew1992]

The WNBA’s First Out Trans Player Was Just Cut From the New York Liberty

Layshia Clarendon played only three minutes this season.

www.google.com

 

[eebmg]

Maybe in the general WNBA thread but she seems to have found a good home with the Lynx helping them to their first win this season (over the Sun in OT)

Clarendon carries Lynx in overtime to first victory, beating Connecticut - StarTribune.com

 

[JellyBean]

Sad that she got waived by New York. I know that it was a tough move in the end. Just glad that she was able to find a spot here in Minnesota!! She is going to be solid addition in the long run.

 

[Carnac]

Clarendon was picked up......................She was picked up by the Lynx shortly after she cleared waivers.
Get in where you fit in. She'll be a much better fit in Minnesota.