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Dearica Hamby Files Lawsuit Against Aces, WNBA for Alleged Discrimination

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby is introduced before a game against the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena. | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby officially filed a lawsuit against the WNBA and her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, on Monday.

The 18-page document alleges that the Aces discriminated against her while she was pregnant with her second child. Hamby publicly announced her pregnancy for the first time while on stage at the Aces' championship parade in September 2022, and she "experienced notable changes in the way she was treated by Las Vegas Aces staff" after that day, per the lawsuit.

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