Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis purchased the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, the team announced.
Davis, who served as a driving force in bringing football to Las Vegas, will begin his tenure as owner of the Aces pending the approval from the WNBA's board of governors.
"I am excited to announce that I have entered into an agreement to purchase the Las Vegas franchise in the WNBA from MGM Resorts International," Davis said in a statement. "I will have more to say once I receive official approval from the WNBA Board of Governors and have had a chance to speak with the players, coaches and administrators of the team.