WNBA – Becky Hammon has been suspended for two games over her comments about a pregnant player. The Las Vegas Aces also lost a first round of the 2025 Draft for not respecting their player’s rights.
Becky Hammon’s suspension comes after Dearica Hamby, drafted by the franchise in 2015, said in January that she had been “bullied” and “manipulated” by the franchise after becoming pregnant with her second child. A few weeks after her multi-year contract extension with the Aces, she announced the happy event, and management decided to trade her to the Los Angeles Sparks in stride.
“Being traded is part of the business. Being the victim of lies, intimidation, manipulation and discrimination is not. They attacked my personality and my work ethic. Dearica Hamby posted in a post on her Instagram account in January. “I was promised things to encourage me to sign my contract extension which were not followed up”.
A damaged image
Alerted by this message, the league conducted an investigation and heard from no less than 33 people. The WNBA also reviewed numerous text messages, emails and other written documents, and concluded that Becky Hammon had made inappropriate comments to Dearica Hamby in relation to her pregnancy. For its management of this affair, the franchise is also deprived of a first round of Draft in 2025.
Sanctions which considerably tarnish the image of the defending champion, but also of Becky Hammon, best coach of the year
.
“The Aces failed to follow league rules and regulations and were penalized accordingly. We are also disappointed with the breach of our respectful workplace policies and remain committed to ensuring that enhanced training is provided and standards are upheld across all WNBA teams.” WNBA boss Cathy Engelbert said in a statement.
2023-05-17 11:50:00
#Becky #Hammon #suspended #meetings #remarks #pregnant #player
