WNBA star Dearika Humby said she was “bullied” and “manipulated” by the Las Vegas Aces after she was pregnant with her second child.
In a message posted to Instagram on Saturday, the two-time All-Star shared a photo of herself holding her pregnant belly, showing support for her since she was drafted by the San Antonio Stars in 2015. Thank you to the fans.The team has moved to Las Vegas.She then gave insight into the news that broke early in the afternoon that she had been traded to the Los Angeles Sparks.
“Being traded is part of the business. Being lied to or bullied or manipulated or discriminated against is not,” she said. Ethics were attacked.”
Humvee signed a multi-year extension with the Aces in June before the team won its first WNBA title in September. She revealed after the championship that she was expecting her second child. argued that it was not.
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“There were concerns about my level of commitment to the team,” she continued. That’s why.”) Is this contract extension?
“…I was being traded because ‘I wasn’t ready and I needed my body.'” I’ve been pushing myself throughout my pregnancy and have continued to work out (including basketball) on myself and with team staff.It’s uncomfortable to walk and I don’t take training seriously. I hadn’t thought of it.”
Humvee called in the team leader, who he hoped would understand his situation. Aces head his coach Becky Hammon and general his manager Natalie Williams, both former WNBA All-Stars.
“The unprofessional and unethical methods I’ve been subjected to are heartbreaking. With mothers claiming ‘I’m wearing these shoes’ preaching family, chemistry and female empowerment.” To be treated like this by a woman, by an organization. It’s disappointing and makes my stomach hurt,” said Humby. “I fought for the provision to finally support and protect the players’ parents. This cannot be used against me now.”
of WNBPA Issues Statement After Humvee published her post, the league said it would investigate Ace’s actions.
“Members of our union have raised some serious concerns regarding the conduct of members of the Las Vegas Aces management team. We call for a comprehensive investigation to ensure that her rights in the state and her rights and protections under state and federal law have not been violated.”
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When the WNBA was founded in 1997, Sheryl Swoopes was pregnant and missed most of its inaugural season, while Skylar Diggins-Smith missed the 2019 season after giving birth to her son. In 2020, the WNBA approved her eight-year collective bargaining agreement, pledging to increase player salaries and provide more protection for pregnant players.
Ace has not commented on the matter, but thanked Humvee for his contributions to the franchise in a series of Twitter posts.
“Eight seasons, sixth straight Woman of the Year Award, two All-Stars, a Commissioners’ Cup Championship, and my first @WNBA title,” the team said in one of its posts.