Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon has vehemently denied mistreating former player Dearica Hamby during her pregnancy in 2022. Hamby filed a lawsuit against the Aces and the WNBA alleging discrimination and retaliation, claiming the trade to the Los Angeles Sparks was a result of her pregnancy. Hammon maintains her innocence, emphasizing that she provided Hamby with ample support and that the trade was initiated by the Atlanta Dream. The WNBA previously investigated the situation and suspended Hammon for two games for violating workplace policies.