Becky Hammon ejected during Aces game against Atlanta Dream
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Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Becky Hammon, head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Dream, marking her first such dismissal in nearly two years. The ejection occurred in the second quarter after Hammon received two technical fouls while arguing over a no-call involving A'ja Wilson. Assistant coach Charlene Thomas-Swinson stepped in for Hammon during her absence. At halftime, the Dream led the Aces 52-41; Angel Reese had scored 15 points for Atlanta, while Wilson had 14 points and six rebounds for the Aces.
- •Hammon ejected for arguing a missed call in the second quarter.
- •Dream led 52-41 at halftime with Reese scoring 15 points.
- •Aces' Wilson contributed 14 points and six rebounds before halftime.
- •Charlene Thomas-Swinson took over coaching duties for the Aces.
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘She was ready’ – WNBA fans have a lot to say after Becky Hammon was ejected in Aces clash
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Becky Hammon Leaves WNBA Fans Talking After Getting Ejected During Aces’ Game vs. Dream
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Coach Becky Hammon Ejected As Las Vegas Aces’ Heated Night Ends With Loss To Atlanta Dream
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Aces coach Becky Hammon ejected from game vs. Atlanta Dream
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Aces coach Becky Hammon ejected after erupting on officials over missed call on A'ja Wilson in game vs. Dream
"The Las Vegas Aces faced off with the Atlanta Dream at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, but the real action happened within the first half of the game. It was a high-stakes game for the Dream, as the Aces have already qualified for the playoffs, and a win here would have meant a big step towards securing home-court advantage for Atlanta by finishing in the top four.
"Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon managed to get herself ejected early into the team’s loss, and fans were divided in how they felt about it. The Las Vegas Aces suffered a disappointing loss against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night.
"It was a chaotic night in Las Vegas as the Aces saw their matchup with the Atlanta Dream spiral into The Coach Becky Hammon Ejected As Las Vegas Aces’ Heated Night Ends With Loss To Atlanta Dream first appeared on The Blast
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:15 AM‘She was ready’ – WNBA fans have a lot to say after Becky Hammon was ejected in Aces clash
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon managed to get herself ejected early into the team’s loss, and fans were divided in how they felt about it. The Las Vegas Aces suffered a disappointing loss against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:03 AMBecky Hammon Leaves WNBA Fans Talking After Getting Ejected During Aces’ Game vs. Dream
The Las Vegas Aces faced off with the Atlanta Dream at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, but the real action happened within the first half of the game. It was a high-stakes game for the Dream, as the Aces have already qualified for the playoffs, and a win here would have meant a big step towards securing home-court advantage for Atlanta by finishing in the top four.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:00 AMCoach Becky Hammon Ejected As Las Vegas Aces’ Heated Night Ends With Loss To Atlanta Dream
It was a chaotic night in Las Vegas as the Aces saw their matchup with the Atlanta Dream spiral into The Coach Becky Hammon Ejected As Las Vegas Aces’ Heated Night Ends With Loss To Atlanta Dream first appeared on The Blast
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:23 AMAces coach Becky Hammon ejected from game vs. Atlanta Dream
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon was ejected for the first time in nearly two years.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:03 AMAces coach Becky Hammon ejected after erupting on officials over missed call on A'ja Wilson in game vs. Dream
Becky Hammon picked up two quick technical fouls and was ejected in the second quarter on Tuesday night.
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