Dearica Hamby Sues The WNBA And Former Team Las Vegas Aces For Allegedly Trading Her For Being Pregnant

In a shocking turn of events, WNBA star Dearica Hamby has filed a lawsuit against the WNBA, and her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, alleging discrimination and retaliation for her pregnancy. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of violating her rights under state and federal laws.This case raises important questions about the treatment of pregnant athletes in professional sports and the responsibilities of teams and leagues to provide necessary accommodations and support. Pregnancy discrimination is a serious issue that affects many women in the workforce, but it is particularly shocking when it occurs in the highly competitive world of professional sports. Hamby, a multiple-time all-star who won a championship with the Aces in 2022, signed a multi-year contract extension with the team that June. The lawsuit says the Aces promised Hamby “certain benefits and inducements outside of the contract,” including covering private school tuition for her young daughter Amaya and providing housing accommodations for Hamby’s family.Hamby discovered she was pregnant the next month, the lawsuit continues. Hamby alleges in the suit that, when she told Hammon and Aces management and then publicly announced her pregnancy during the championship parade that September, there were changes in the way she was treated...