The Las Vegas Aces have lost their 2025 first-round pick and the WNBA suspended Coach Becky Hammon for two games without pay due to violations involving former player Dearica Hamby, the WNBA announced Tuesday.
The organization broke league rules regarding impermissible player benefits, and Hammon was found in violation of league and team respect in the workplace policies.last season, with Hammon named coach of the year.
“We are also disheartened by the violation of our Respect in the Workplace policies and remain committed to ensuring that enhanced training is conducted and standards are followed across all WNBA teams.”with an Instagram post after being traded in January: “Being traded is a part of the business. Being lied to, bullied, manipulated, and discriminated against is not.”
Hamby wrote in her post that she was accused of signing her extension while knowingly pregnant and had her commitment to the team questioned. The league said the investigation included interviews with 33 people and a review of texts, emails and other documents. The Aces had their 2025 first-round pick taken away as they don’t have a 2024 first-rounder due to a prior trade.
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