The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is currently investigating the 2022 WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, for allegations regarding under-the-table payments to players.
According to an article by The Next, the Aces are accused of having calls with free agents and current players to discuss contract extensions. The Next mentions that the Aces were offering a specific amount of money from a preselected company that could later be negotiated. This would be a violation of the WNBA’s salary cap.
If the allegations are proven to be true, ESPN explains it would lead to significant disciplinary actions by the WNBA since the New York Liberty were fined $500,000 for unsanctioned chartered flights to away games during the 2021 season.