Becky Hammon Denies Allegations from Dearica Hamby

Becky Hammon, head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, has publicly defended herself against allegations made by former player Dearica Hamby in a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation due to her pregnancy. Hammon stated she has never had an HR complaint in her 25 years within the WNBA or NBA, emphasizing that Hamby did not file any complaints with the players' union or the league. Hamby's lawsuit claims she faced discrimination after announcing her pregnancy, losing benefits such as housing and tuition coverage for her daughter, and alleges that Hammon indicated she would be traded for not being dedicated to offseason workouts. However, Hammon refuted claims of a trade being discussed until January 2023, asserting that the decision was based on team strategy, not discrimination. The WNBA previously investigated the matter, resulting in a two-game suspension for Hammon and the loss of the Aces' first-round draft pick for 2025 due to improper benefits provided to Hamby. Despite the legal challenges, Hammon remains firm in her belief that the allegations are unfounded.