Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon calls out to players during the first half of an WNBA basketball game against the Minnesota Lynx Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson celebrates after making a basket against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Las Vegas.
Hill, CEO and President of the LVCVA, said Monday the authority did everything according to the WNBA’s policies, including working independently of the Aces to arrange the sponsorship agreements. He said “a handful of” contract drafts sent to player agents have been signed. Before moving forward, Hill said the Aces informed the LVCVA that it would have to sponsor the team first in order to receive the rights to use the club logo and other properties in any promotional materials. The LVCVA has similar agreements with the NFL’s Raiders and NHL’s Golden Knights, Hill said.
Hill said he wasn’t aware of any rules barring the LVCVA from working with the two-time defending champion Aces to set up the announcementHill said under terms that each player receives $25,000 a month, and players who are released or added to the roster would receive money on a prorated basis. Each sponsorship agreement includes four components — the video from the locker room as a promotional tool, a team photo, public appearances and uses of name, image and likeness.
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