Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon has been suspended for two games without pay and has defended herself, saying she acted professionally in the negotiation with Dearica Hamby that led to the suspension. Hamby accused the Aces of treating her unprofessionally because she was pregnant. Hamby was eventually traded to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Becky Hammon was suspended two games and, in an unprecedented move, the WNBA rescinded an Aces draft pick. What does it mean for Hammon — defended by Las Vegas in its statement — and what’s next for Dearica Hamby, who spoke on the issue late Tuesday? https://t.co/xaqr5PC3sZ
— ESPN Women’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) May 17, 2023
Becky Hammon repeatedly used fact that no active Aces players were interviewed to discredit #WNBA investigation. But source familiar tells @TheNextHoops that the Aces were offered opportunity to add anyone — including current players — to interview list, and declined. More here. https://t.co/DdefKcdWE7
— Howard Megdal (@howardmegdal) May 17, 2023
WNBA teams to all have extra security in 2023
With Brittney Griner being detained in Russia for nearly 10 months, there is a heightened level of concern for player safety this WNBA season. Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr reports New York Liberty head coach…
