Los Angeles Sparks All-Star and former San Antonio Stars forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces in federal court Monday regarding her treatment while pregnant.
FILE - Chicago Sky's Angel Reese drives to the basket as Los Angeles Sparks' Dearica Hamby defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, May 30, 2024, in Chicago. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will once again step into the spotlight during All-Star Weekend with their matchup against Team USA. –
Hamby's lawsuit alleged the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, leading to her January 2023 trade to the Sparks.“We are aware of today’s legal filing and are reviewing the complaint," a WNBA spokesperson said. The Aces did not immediately respond to requests for comment, but the club and coach Becky Hammon previously refuted the allegations. Hammon said in May 2023 that Hamby was traded for strategic reasons, namely putting the club in position to“We made the decision to move Hamby because we could get three bodies in her one contract, and we wanted to get three more people in," Hammon said at the time. “I think it’s very evident who we signed on why we made the move.
Hamby, a bronze-medal winner in 3X3 women's basketball in the recently completed Olympic Games, twice previously made public claims against the Aces.without pay. The club also was docked their first-round 2025 draft pick for providing impermissible player benefits involving Hamby.with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in September saying she was discriminated against and amended the filing in October.
Hamby played for the organization from 2015-22, beginning when the Aces were based in San Antonio as the Stars. She was named the league Sixth Player of the Year in 2019 and 2020 and made the All-Star team three of the past four seasons.Hamby's lawsuit is the latest off-court issue for the Aces.regarding a two-year sponsorship deal offered by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority in which each player receives $25,000 per month and up to $100,000 per season.
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