"Dearica Hamby, after being traded while pregnant, filed a federal lawsuit claiming discrimination. Her allegations prompted an investigation that led to her coach's suspension and the team's loss of a draft pick."
"The new collective bargaining agreement includes a clause stating that teams must obtain player consent before trading a pregnant player, marking a significant change in league policy."
"The WNBPA ratified the new CBA, calling it 'transformational' and 'bigger than basketball,' reflecting the importance of protecting players' rights during pregnancy."
Dearica Hamby alleged pregnancy discrimination after being traded while pregnant, leading to a federal lawsuit against the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces. The lawsuit was dismissed in December 2024. In August 2024, the WNBA and WNBPA reached a historic seven-year collective bargaining agreement that includes a pregnancy clause, ensuring that pregnancy cannot affect player trades. The clause requires teams to obtain consent before trading a pregnant player, informally known as the 'Hamby Clause.' This agreement is seen as transformational for the league.
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