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WNBA concludes review of Las Vegas Aces with no discipline issued

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:18 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

WNBA concludes review of Las Vegas Aces with no discipline issued

Summary

The WNBA's investigation into the Las Vegas Aces for salary cap circumvention has ended without disciplinary actions. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the conclusion during her All-Star news conference in Chicago, stating that the investigation found insufficient evidence. The probe was initiated following an agreement between the Aces and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority regarding player payments above the league's minimum salary. This marks the second investigation into the Aces in three years, although previous allegations were not substantiated. Engelbert mentioned plans for a centralized replay center to launch in the 2027 season.

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Key Details

•WNBA ends investigation into Aces for salary cap violations.
•Commissioner Engelbert cites insufficient evidence for any discipline.
•Aces previously faced scrutiny but no substantiated violations found.
•Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority ceased payments this year.
•Centralized replay center to debut in the 2027 season.

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12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Cathy Engelbert Says No Discipline for Aces as Salary Cap Investigation Ends

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Cathy Engelbert said the WNBA's investigation into the Las Vegas Aces for salary cap circumvention has ended with insufficient evidence to discipline.
— Yahoo Sports

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