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Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby hope time together on Unrivaled team will carry over to LA Sparks

Los Angeles Sparks teammates Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby are getting the chance to further build their chemistry on and off the court this offseason as they play together at Unrivaled. “Dearica is a great vet always making sure I’m good.” Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 league, is the latest chance for the duo to workout together in the offseason. “We …

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1 month ago

Kelsey Plum joins LA Sparks in a reunion with former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Kelsey Plum used to attend Los Angeles Sparks games as a kid, with her mother driving them from the San Diego area. “We’re driving in the bus over for the game and someone on our staff said, ‘Oh man, Plum needs 53 to break the all-time scoring record in college basketball,’” Roberts said. She got 57.” That …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women’s basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant’s impact on their game five years after his death

Associated Press

Dearica Hamby still smiles at the memory of Kobe Bryant sitting courtside at WNBA games. After his 20-year playing career ended, Bryant turned his focus to the next generation, mentoring some of women’s basketball’s biggest stars, from WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi to former Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu. Five years after Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dearica Hamby sets Sparks’ single-season record for points in win over Lynx

LA Times

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby drives to the basket during a 68-50 win over the Minnesota Lynx in the Sparks’ season finale Thursday. Dearica Hamby scored 20 points, Rickea Jackson added 19 and the last-place Sparks closed the WNBA season with a 68-51 win over the playoff-bound Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. In addition, Hamby passed Nneka Ogwumike as the Sparks’ …

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6 months ago

WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — The WNBA and Aces have filed motions to dismiss former Las Vegas player Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit that alleges mistreatment over her pregnancy. The league in May 2023 suspended Aces coach Becky Hammon for two games without pay and docked the Aces their first-round 2025 draft pick for providing impermissible player benefits involving Hamby. Hamby’s false allegations …

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6 months ago

WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss lawsuit by Sparks’ Dearica Hamby

LA Times

The WNBA and Las Vegas Aces filed motions to dismiss Sparks star Dearica Hamby’s federal lawsuit that alleges mistreatment over her pregnancy while she was with the Aces. Sparks Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files federal lawsuit against Aces, WNBA Sparks All-Star forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Aces …

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7 months ago

All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. “I think it’s very evident who we signed on why we made the move.” Hamby, a bronze-medal winner in 3X3 women’s basketball in the recently completed Olympic Games, twice previously …

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7 months ago

Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files federal lawsuit against Aces, WNBA

LA Times

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. Los Angeles Sparks All-Star forward Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. According to the lawsuit, the EEOC ruled …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Sparks star Dearica Hamby helps U.S. rally for bronze medal in 3x3 basketball

LA Times

The United States’ Dearica Hamby drives to the basket as Canada’s Kacie Bosch guards her during a women’s 3x3 basketball bronze medal game during the 2024 Summer Olympics Monday in Paris. It’s been no different at La Concorde, the historic landmark where the U.S. won a bronze medal in women’s 3 x 3 basketball Monday. I wasn’t a top basketball …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘She taught us some things’: Sparks’ Lexie Brown fills in as TV commentator during loss to Lynx

LA Times

Sparks guard Lexie Brown made her debut as a color commentator during the TV broadcast of her team’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx last week. ”That was a funny moment,” she said, “because sometimes you say things and then you’re like, ‘Oh, shoot, they probably don’t even know what that means.’ I’m sure people were confused when I said that.” …

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8 months ago

Sparks snap two-game losing streak with win at Dallas

LA Times

Sparks forward Azura Stevens tries to block a layup by Wings forward Natasha Howard during the first half Saturday in Dallas. Dearica Hamby scored 27 points, rookie Rickea Jackson added a career-high 23 points and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 87-81 Saturday in a battle between the WNBA’s cellar dwellers. Azurá Stevens finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, four …

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8 months ago

Dearica Hamby scores her 3,000th point, but struggling Sparks fall to Minnesota Lynx

LA Times

Sparks foward Azurá Stevens returned to the starting lineup Tuesday following arm surgery. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve forced Miller to call two timeouts in the first quarter, which closed with the Sparks trailing 29-16 after three-pointers from Alissa Pili and Cecilia Zandalasin on back-to-back Minnesota possessions. “I got to start with the toughness and the physicality from the start of …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sparks’ Dearica Hamby: ‘I put myself in position to go to the Olympics’

LA Times

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby, right, helps teammate Cameron Brink off the court after Brink tore the ACL in her left knee against Connecticut last week. After not making the original U.S Olympic 3x3 basketball team, Hamby was named to the team Monday, replacing teammate Cameron Brink — who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee last week in …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dearica Hamby to replace injured Cameron Brink on U.S. Olympic 3x3 team

LA Times

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby is replacing teammate Cameron Brink, who suffered a torn ACL last week, on the U.S. Olympic 3x3 basketball team. Dearica Hamby was named to the U.S. Olympic 3x3 basketball team, the Sparks announced Monday. “It is an honor to announce Dearica Hamby’s addition to the USA 3x3 Women’s National Team and we look forward to getting …

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9 months ago

Sparks playmaker Dearica Hamby signs contract extension through 2025 season

LA Times

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby signed a contract extension through the 2025 season, the team announced Thursday. My teammates and coaching staff believe in me.” Sparks Sparks’ Dearica Hamby utilizes strong mentality to thrive in L.A. and inspire teammates Now in her second season in L.A. after being traded from Las Vegas and giving birth to her second child, Dearica Hamby …

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9 months ago

Dearica Hamby and Rickea Jackson shine as Sparks defeat A’ja Wilson and Aces

LA Times

Sparks rookies Cameron Brink, left, and Rickea Jackson react during the first half of a 96-92 victory over the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. I’ve been in the league a decade now and I’ve watched some less mentally strong teams with that kind of start say it’s not going to be our night, but we refused …

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9 months ago

Sparks’ Dearica Hamby utilizes strong mentality to thrive in L.A. and inspire teammates

LA Times

Sparks forward Dearica Hamby, left, has been an example for teammates like Rickea Jackson, right, this season. She came in with a chip that she was going to take it to another level and it’s been great to see her back.” While it’s still early in the season, teammates already say Hamby should be in the conversation for most valuable …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Sparks rookies are adjusting to physicality of play in the WNBA

LA Times

The morale was low on Tuesday after a particularly intense practice at the Galen Center, with Sparks players eyes downcast amid looks of frustration as head coach Curt Miller told them they needed to do better. New players bring a period of adjustment for the whole team, and the Sparks are no exception with a young squad that includes two …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dearica Hamby and Sparks can’t keep pace with Chicago Sky in loss

LA Times

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, left, controls the ball in front of Sparks forward Dearica Hamby during the first half of the Sparks’ 83-73 loss Thursday. Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and tied a career high with six three-pointers, Elizabeth Williams had 17 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks and the Chicago Sky beat the Sparks 83-73 on Thursday night …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Former Aces’ player Hamby files discrimination complaint against team, WNBA

Associated Press

Dearica Hamby filed a gender discrimination complaint last week against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces, saying her former team and its coach, Becky Hammon, retaliated against her after she informed them she was pregnant. The complaint said that the franchise created an “abusive and hostile” work environment for Hamby last year before trading her to the Los Angeles …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Aces coach Hammon denies mistreating pregnant player

The Hindu

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon denied making derogatory remarks about two-time All-Star Dearica Hamby’s pregnancy, telling reporters on Wednesday that the decision to trade her to the Los Angeles Sparks was purely a business one. The violation “was related to comments made by Hammon to Hamby in connection with Hamby’s recent pregnancy”, the league said in a statement. …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces coach, denies bullying player over pregnancy

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon denied Wednesday that former Aces player Dearica Hamby was bullied on her team for being pregnant, saying any ill feelings between the two came from Hamby being traded. It’s a crappy part of my job, but somebody’s got to be the bearer of bad news.” Hamby said after the Sparks’ practice Tuesday …

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1 year, 9 months ago

WNBA suspends Hammon 2 games for player’s allegation she was bullied for being pregnant

Associated Press

The WNBA suspended Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, for two games Tuesday after former Aces player Dearica Hamby said she had been bullied and manipulated for being pregnant. The league also rescinded the Aces’ first-round pick in the 2025 draft for a different issue — a violation of league rules regarding impermissible player benefits …

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1 year, 9 months ago

WNBA rescinds Aces’ 2025 1st-round pick, suspends Becky Hammon

The Hindu

The WNBA on Tuesday rescinded the Las Vegas Aces’ first-round draft pick in 2025 and suspended head coach Becky Hammon for two games without pay for separate violations. Per the WNBA, Las Vegas was docked the first-round pick for violating league rules regarding impermissible player benefits in connection with negotiations for a contract extension involving then-Aces player Dearica Hamby. The …

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Rae Burrell and Dearica Hamby hope time together on Unrivaled team will carry over to LA Sparks

Kelsey Plum joins LA Sparks in a reunion with former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby

Women’s basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant’s impact on their game five years after his death

Dearica Hamby sets Sparks’ single-season record for points in win over Lynx

WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit

WNBA and Aces file motions to dismiss lawsuit by Sparks’ Dearica Hamby

All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant

Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files federal lawsuit against Aces, WNBA

Sparks star Dearica Hamby helps U.S. rally for bronze medal in 3x3 basketball

‘She taught us some things’: Sparks’ Lexie Brown fills in as TV commentator during loss to Lynx

Sparks snap two-game losing streak with win at Dallas

Dearica Hamby scores her 3,000th point, but struggling Sparks fall to Minnesota Lynx

Sparks’ Dearica Hamby: ‘I put myself in position to go to the Olympics’

Dearica Hamby to replace injured Cameron Brink on U.S. Olympic 3x3 team

Sparks playmaker Dearica Hamby signs contract extension through 2025 season

Dearica Hamby and Rickea Jackson shine as Sparks defeat A’ja Wilson and Aces

Sparks’ Dearica Hamby utilizes strong mentality to thrive in L.A. and inspire teammates

Sparks rookies are adjusting to physicality of play in the WNBA

Dearica Hamby and Sparks can’t keep pace with Chicago Sky in loss

Former Aces’ player Hamby files discrimination complaint against team, WNBA

Aces coach Hammon denies mistreating pregnant player

Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces coach, denies bullying player over pregnancy

WNBA suspends Hammon 2 games for player’s allegation she was bullied for being pregnant

WNBA rescinds Aces’ 2025 1st-round pick, suspends Becky Hammon