Current Events > WNBA suspends Becky Hammon for 2 games for bullying pregnant player

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https://www.keloland.com/sports/wnba-suspends-hammon-2-games-for-players-allegation-she-was-bullied-for-being-pregnant/

The WNBA suspended Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon for two games Tuesday for comments Hammon allegedly made to former player Dearia Hamby about her pregnancy. Hammon was suspended without pay after the monthslong investigation stemming from Hambys allegation that she was bullied and manipulated for being pregnant. The WNBA found Hammon violated league and team respect in the workplace policies. The league also rescinded the Aces first-round pick in the 2025 draft for violating league rules regarding impermissible player benefits. Las Vegas didnt have a 2024 pick in the first round because of a prior trade.

It is critical that we uphold the values of integrity and fairness, which create a level playing field for our teams, said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The Aces failed to adhere to league rules and regulations and have been disciplined accordingly. We are also disheartened by the violation of our Respect in the Workplace policies and remain committed to ensuring that enhanced training is conducted and standards are followed across all WNBA teams. After she was traded, she posted on Instagram: Being traded is a part of the business. Being lied to, bullied, manipulated, and discriminated against is not. The players union had pushed for an inquiry into whether Hambys rights under the leagues 2020 labor agreement were violated, as well as state and federal laws. The league investigation included interviews with 33 people and a review of texts, emails and other documents.

Only 2 games doesn't sound like enough to me. That's an incredibly shitty thing to do.

Why would she care that a retired player is having a baby?

BlueTigerLion posted...

Hammon was suspended without pay

So that's what, thirty dollars?

Zikten posted...

Why would she care that a retired player is having a baby?

I had to post an article that gives a backstory to what Hammon said. Since others dont say what was the violation. So a lot of missing details. Dearia Hamby is an active player. The other issue was there was salary cap circumventing taking place. They paid players under the table to create a super team. So the punishment should have been multiple draft picks and possibly the general manager or owner fined/suspended.

Becky is weird

What did she say?

Soon to be 76ers coach