The sponsorships do not violate the WNBA's salary cap because the Las Vegas authority did not orchestrate it with the club.
The WNBA is investigating whether the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's $100,000 annual sponsorship to Aces players for this season and next is allowed.A league spokesperson confirmed Saturday that there is an open investigation looking into the deal. The sponsorships do not violate the WNBA 's salary cap because the Las Vegas authority did not orchestrate them with the club.
'It was a great moment for me and my teammates, of somebody actually putting funds behind, saying that they're supporting and they want to have our back.'According to the website Spotrac, which tracks player salaries, the sponsorship is higher than the earnings of six Aces players.'Definitely more than my salary,' said rookie Kate Martin, who makes $67,249, according to the website. 'I'm super thankful.
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