WNBA’s Aces being investigated for players’ $100,000 Vegas tourism deals

An agreement on $100,000 annual sponsorship deals for each player on the roster of the Las Vegas Aces, the two-time defending WNBA champions, is under investigation, the league confirmed in an email to The Washington Post.

The deals with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority cover this season and next and do not violate the league’s salary cap because they were made with individual players and not in connection with their teams. However, they still could be deemed a financial advantage that other franchises cannot offer, potentially violating the spirit of the rules.