WNBA suspends Aces coach Becky Hammon after former player alleged she was mistreated for being pregnant

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The WNBA on Tuesday suspended Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon after a former player alleged she was bullied and manipulated for being pregnant.

The league’s monthslong investigation led to a two-game suspension for Hammon after it determined the coach violated league and team respect in the workplace policies. The Aces’ first-round pick in 2025 was also rescinded for a violation of the league’s impermissible player benefits.

"It is critical that we uphold the values of integrity and fairness, which create a level playing field for our teams," WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement. 

"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."

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Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces looks on in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena May 13, 2023, in Las Vegas (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The punishment stemmed from former player Dearica Hamby claiming the organization had an issue with her pregnancy and it led to a trade.

"Being traded is a part of the business. Being lied to, bullied, manipulated and discriminated against is not," she wrote on Instagram in January. "I have had my character and work ethic attacked. I was promised things to entice me to sign my contract extension that were not followed through on. I was accused of signing my extension knowingly