WNBA Probes Las Vegas Aces' $100K Sponsorships

League examines if deals with tourism authority breach salary cap rules and competitive balance.

Each Aces player received a $100,000 sponsorship from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
The WNBA is investigating whether these sponsorships violate the league's salary cap regulations.
The deals were brokered directly with players' agents, bypassing the team to avoid cap issues.
Concerns arise over potential recruitment advantages and impacts on competitive fairness.
Aces players and coach express confusion and frustration over the investigation.