The lawsuit alleges 'notable' changes in how Dearica Hamby was treated by the Las Vegas Aces after she revealed that she was pregnant with her second child.
Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby is taking legal action against the WNBA and the franchise she spent the majority of her professional basketball career with. Hamby, who was drafted in the first round by the then-San Antonio Stars, submitted documentation to the U.S. District Court of Nevada on Monday. The Stars relocated to Las Vegas for the 2018 season and were rebranded to the Aces.
The WNBA launched an investigation into Hamby's discrimination claims in 2023. ANGEL REESE JOINS 3X3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE SET TO PAY OUT HIGHEST AVERAGE SALARIES IN WOMEN'S SPORTS Aces coach Becky Hammon received a two-game suspension as a result of the probe. The franchise also forfeited a first round draft selection. But, Hamby's attorneys argued the league's response to the situation was inadequate.
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