Dearika Humby said Wednesday she was still processing last month’s deal that sent her from the Las Vegas Aces to the Los Angeles Sparks, and the WNBA accused her ex of what she called “unethical” behavior. I think we will hold the team accountable.
Humvee is due to give birth to a boy in March. In an Instagram post on January 21, the day her trade was announced, she wrote: It’s a lie to sign her extension knowing she’s pregnant. ”
Humvee was asked about the post in a video call with media on Wednesday.
“I’m processing it and dealing with a wave of emotions, but I’m trying to remind myself that I have to put my son first, stay healthy and don’t get overly stressed.” A few weeks ago, my blood pressure was at its peak, so I tried to stay calm for him, and make sure he was here to deal with the aftermath and all that followed.
“If it could happen to me, it could happen to anyone. will do.”
Ace has not publicly commented on Humvee’s allegations.
“I don’t have much to say about the circumstances, what was said, or what was done,” Humby said.
Asked if she was considering any legal action, she added: [WNBPA] Now playing their part. And we will see. ”
Humby was drafted 6th overall by San Antonio in the 2015 WNBA Draft and moved to Las Vegas three years later to become an ace. She won the WNBA Six She Woman of the Year in 2019 and in 2020 she was part of her squad for the Aces Championship in 2022. However, injuries limited her playing time after the season, and she averaged only 8.5 minutes in six games.At Ace’s championship parade, she said she was pregnant with her second child. Announced.
Humvee has signed a two-year contract extension with Ace in June 2022.
In January, Las Vegas traded a Humvee and a 2024 first-round pick to the Sparks for a 2024 second-round pick and negotiation rights to center Amanda ZahuiB. The Aces have since signed free agents Candice Parker, Alisha Clarke and Kayla George.
“I was very sad at first, but I’m looking forward to moving forward on the basketball side with Sparks,” Humby said. Yes, they said they traded me.They mentioned LA.I didn’t specifically talk to anyone else.”
Also on Wednesday, the Sparks signed free-agent forward Stephanie Talbot and brought back free-agent guard Lexi Brown. Los Angeles also acquired veteran guard Jasmine Thomas in a January trade and free his agent, he hopes to bring back 2016 league MVP Nekao Guumike as a longtime face of the franchise.
Humby said he is thrilled to be playing alongside Mike Ogu in Los Angeles.
She also appreciates the support she has received from her Las Vegas fans and hopes they will continue to support Ace.
“It’s not Candace’s fault, it’s not Aja’s fault [Wilson] or Chelsea [Gray] I failed,” Humvee said. yeah i miss them When I come back to play Vegas, I will probably cry and it will probably be a very important moment in my life. ”
