WNBA investigating legality of Vegas tourism authority's $100K sponsorship to Aces players
- The Las Vegas tourism authority is sponsoring each Aces player for $100,000 annually for the seasons 2024 and 2025.
- The WNBA is now investigating the legality of this sponsorship to ensure it complies with the rules.
- The sponsorship does not violate the WNBA's salary cap as it was not arranged with the club directly.
The Las Vegas Aces basketball team received a special sponsorship deal from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Each player on the team will get $100,000 every year until 2025. This is a lot of money for the players and it shows that the city supports them. The players were very happy about this news and felt grateful for the support. The WNBA, the league the Aces play in, is checking if this sponsorship is allowed. The Las Vegas authority gave the money directly to the players, not through the team, so it doesn't break any rules. The team and the city wanted to do something nice for the players and show that they value them. The players were surprised and excited about the sponsorship. They felt proud to represent their city and give back to the community. The money will help them and show that their hard work is appreciated. The team and the city hope this will motivate the players to keep playing well. The Las Vegas Aces are a successful team, having won the championship twice. The city wanted to reward the players for their achievements and show that they are important. This sponsorship is a way to support the players and help them succeed.