The WNBA and Las Vegas Aces have taken legal action to dismiss the federal lawsuit brought forth by former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby, who alleges mistreatment related to her pregnancy. Hamby's lawsuit, filed approximately a month ago, claims that the Aces engaged in discrimination and retaliation against her, ultimately leading to her trade to the Los Angeles Sparks in January 2023.
The league has contended that Hamby lacks the standing to sue the WNBA as she is not directly employed by the organization. Motions to dismiss were officially filed on Wednesday, with the WNBA also refuting allegations that it failed to adequately investigate Hamby's claims. In response to the situation, the league took action by suspending Aces coach Becky Hammon for two games without pay and penalizing the Aces by forfeiting their first-round 2025 draft pick due to impermissible player benefits involving Hamby.
