WNBA and Vegas Aces Seek Dismissal of Dearica Hamby's Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

The league and team argue that Hamby lacks sufficient evidence to support her claims of retaliation and discrimination.

Dearica Hamby, a former Las Vegas Aces player, alleges she was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in January 2023 due to her pregnancy.
Hamby claims the Aces and WNBA retaliated against her following a social media post criticizing the team for pregnancy discrimination.
The WNBA and Aces filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Hamby lacks evidence of causation and that the league does not employ her.
Aces coach Becky Hammon was suspended for two games and the team forfeited a first-round draft pick following an investigation into Hamby's allegations.
The motions to dismiss highlight that Hamby filed no formal HR complaints and that the trade was part of normal business practices in professional sports.