LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The NBA says the G League Ignite is concluding its final season.
According to an official media release, G League President Shareed Abdur-Rahim announced the conclusion Thursday.
The NBA G League Ignite launched in April 2020 and is a broadcast partner with FOX5 Las Vegas.
“Four years ago, we started Ignite to fill a void in the basketball landscape, and I’m proud of the contributions we were able to make to that ecosystem,” said Abdur-Rahim. “With the changing environment across youth and collegiate basketball, now is the right time to take this step. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to general manager Anthony McClish, head coach Jason Hart and their staff and to each player who wore an Ignite jersey. As ever, the G League’s commitment to developing top NBA talent and helping players achieve their NBA dreams is unwavering.”
This comes after a decision amid the “changing basketball landscape, including the NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness policy, the advent of collectives and the transfer portal.”
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