WNBA rescinds Aces' 2025 1st-round pick, suspends Becky Hammon
The WNBA has rescinded the Las Vegas Aces' first-round draft pick in 2025 and suspended coach Becky Hammon for two games without pay.
www.espn.comBecky Hammon has been involved in coaching in recent years, amid a 2023 two-game suspension, related to allegations by former Aces player Dearica Hamby, and subsequent coverage of her career moves. Her career includes transitioning from a long WNBA playing tenure to an NBA assistant coach role with the San Antonio Spurs. More recently, reporting has covered her status in talks about potential NBA head coaching roles, with industry scrutiny surrounding the conversations. Her playing career ended, yet she stays engaged in basketball. She prepared for an assistant coaching position.