Becky Hammon is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces. Hammon plans to remain with the San Antonio Spurs until their season is over.

Hammon played in the WNBA for 16 seasons.

Following retirement, Hammon took a job as an assistant with the Spurs, becoming the first full-time female assistant coach in the NBA. 

Hammon has interviewed for a number of head coaching vacancies in the NBA.