WNBA investigating Aces’ sponsorship deal with Las Vegas tourism authority

• WNBA looking into if group can sponsor Aces for $100k each
• Aces coach Hammon says team has nothing to do with deal

The WNBA is investigating whether the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's $100,000 annual sponsorship to each Aces player for this season and next is allowed.

A league spokesperson confirmed Saturday that there is an open investigation looking into the deal. The sponsorship does not violate the WNBA's salary cap because the Las Vegas authority did not orchestrate it with the club. But other teams likely were raising questions about the fairness of the sponsorship and whether it violates the spirit of the cap rules.