WNBA New CBA Requires Consent to Trade Pregnant Players

The provision addresses Dearica Hamby's 2023 discrimination suit against the Aces, bolstering player protections and roster stability for fans and bettors.

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What happened

The WNBA's newly ratified CBA includes a clause mandating teams obtain player consent before trading pregnant players. This stems from Dearica Hamby's 2023 federal complaint alleging the Las Vegas Aces traded her upon learning of her pregnancy. The CBA was ratified by players on October 5, 2024.

Why it matters

It prevents discrimination and supports family planning in a surging league, following Aces fines and coach Becky Hammon's suspension. For bettors, it reduces surprise trades impacting lines; historically, it closes a chapter on the Hamby controversy amid WNBA's popularity boom. Playoff implications are minimal now but aid long-term roster planning.

What to watch

Watch CBA implementation effects on trades and updates in Hamby's case as the 2025 season nears.

SOURCES

@sportingnewsMar 24, 05:33 AM ET

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