The Aces start their quest for another WNBA title on Saturday. They’ll do so without their head coach.
Becky Hammon has been suspended for two games without pay for violating league and team Respect in the Workplace policies, while Las Vegas will be forced to forfeit its 2025 first-round selection, the league announced Tuesday.
Tuesday’s decision stems from the organization’s handling of contract extension negotiations with former Aces player Dearica Hamby. Hamby, who was traded to the Sparks in the offseason, alleged that her former organization acted in a “traumatizing” manner due to her pregnancy.
Following an investigation, the WNBA found that the Aces violated league rules regarding impermissible player benefits. Hammon’s suspension, meanwhile, comes from comments made regarding Hamby’s pregnancy.
Here’s what you need to know.
Why was Becky Hammon suspended two games?
Hammon’s suspension comes from comments made about Hamby. In her post, Hamby claimed that disparaging comments were made at her expense by “women who are mothers, who have claimed to ‘be in these shoes,’ who preach family, chemistry and women’s empowerment.” She did not specify which member of the organization allegedly made the remarks.
In a Time story published on Monday, Hammon admitted that she…
