The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite team after this season, canceling the development squad of elite draft prospects and veterans that launched in 2020. Notable players like Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga, and Scoot Henderson were part of the team, with over 10 draft selections and four top-10 picks produced by Ignite. The decision was influenced by the rise of NIL and the transfer portal in college basketball.
Texas basketball players, coaches: NBA G League Ignite helped players but no longer needed https://t.co/fY5qNraHG3
According to reports, the NBA's commissioner, Adam Silver, is working towards shutting down its G League Ignite team. READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/XjtIWmJxrf https://t.co/KZ89yXUydS
Amid the excitement of March Madness, the NBA dropped a bombshell that shocked the basketball world: the G League Ignite is set to shut its doors. https://t.co/stCBzmAN3C
Great to talk to @WindhorstESPN tonight about what led to the demise of the NBA’s G league development team, Ignite: “The NIL money didn't make Ignite attractive to top talent anymore like it was when it was first dreamed up. “This definitely is disappointing to the NBA.” https://t.co/kcZpPHWyxE
The NBA made the right call by shutting down its G League Ignite team https://t.co/BIokcAchzv https://t.co/KPU5Atdj23
The G League Ignite bunch has been a mixed bag so far. https://t.co/mEgmOomotz
The NBA announced it will shut down the Henderson-based G League Ignite after this season. https://t.co/sOAizGDBu2
The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps: The surprising, sizzling Magic; the disappointing G League Ignite era; and a March Madness-influenced Story Time with Windy: https://t.co/fPboaEZ4TE
Why the NBA's G League Ignite will shut down after 2023-24 season https://t.co/WhYxgarDrk
The NBA's G League Ignite will shut down after this year. Launched in 2020, it provided high school prospects with the opportunity to earn money and prepare for the NBA. Notable alumni include Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga, and Scoot Henderson. 🗞️: https://t.co/gSVPobF9Aq
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NBA Announces G League Ignite To Shut Down After Season https://t.co/X3OGcqOCG1
G League Ignite shut down is first step towards millions of people watching American basketball prospects compete again, as opposed to by YouTube highlight videos, before they get to the NBA. At the moment how many people in the public have any clue who the top five in the draft…
G League Ignite, former home of Jonathan Kuminga, shuts down @unstoppablebaby https://t.co/x4BMCq7eUX
After three years, the NBA's G League Ignite will shut down after this current season. @krystenpeek reacts to the news ⬇️ https://t.co/OMZ9Etq3f7
Not good news for the G League and those employed by Ignite but it’s great that elite players can now earn money in college, which is a powerful incentive for most players to go to college, develop their games, mature and hopefully a great education. Win-win! https://t.co/NkTajFJGmU
NBA G League Ignite at the arena in Henderson is goodbye after this season. NBA controlled Ignite. Other G League teams have NBA team ties.
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Why the NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite team after this season, explained https://t.co/nfUctvVV39 https://t.co/dPkQIGdCGP
G League Ignite To Cease Operations After Current Season https://t.co/m0zuy83EkP
The G League Ignite, who play their games at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, will shut down at the end of this season, the league announced. https://t.co/z6TpIz3BJd
Big question is what happens with players like Dink Pate and Thierry Darlan who were supposed to be multi-year prospects for Ignite. They'll likely have the option to join another G League team next year, similar to what Malique Lewis did with Capitanes this season. https://t.co/nWOoH97JqM
The NBA is shutting down the G league Ignite after this season. Fans in Vegas never cared about this developmental team and apparently the NBA looking to develop players at an earlier age. @NBA
G League Ignite shutting down: NBA cites NCAA's NIL policy as reason for ending developmental team https://t.co/2QzA56crB9
NBA shutting down league-owned G-League Ignite after this season https://t.co/grG2K0AlhD
The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite, per @ShamsCharania Highest drafted players from Ignite Jalen Green: 2nd (2021) Scoot Henderson: 3rd (2023) Jonathan Kuminga: 7th (2021) Dyson Daniels: 8th (2022) MarJon Beauchamp: 24th (2022) https://t.co/ynr9SVIwXx
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The NBA will shut down the Henderson-based G League Ignite after this season, according to a report from The Athletic. https://t.co/HxwmmVfn8e
Shout out G League Ignite 💔 https://t.co/sTJYAeulWt
The G League Ignite players ranked by Global Rating. https://t.co/QCUkFoOqce
#NBA G League Ignite will end its run amid NIL, "advent of collectives" and the transfer portal. https://t.co/akWZ65K5YM
The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite, per @ShamsCharania Drafted players from the team include Jalen Green (2nd), Kuminga (7th), Dyson Daniels (8th), MarJon Beauchamp (24th) and Scoot Henderson (2nd). https://t.co/ynr9SVIwXx
NBA G League Ignite, who play their home games at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, will end operations at the conclusion of this season. The emergence of NIL in college basketball is among the reasons. #vegas #nba #gleague https://t.co/nCntv9Um0d
NBA announces it is ending the G League Ignite, which served as a development hub for Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga and Scoot Henderson, among others. https://t.co/Oa4AKAOOxF
G League Ignite is finished after this season, the NBA announced. "The decision to end the program comes amid the changing basketball landscape, including the NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) policy and the advent of collectives and the transfer portal." https://t.co/mJnmtwWPoL
NBA G League Ignite, the league's owned-and-operated team focused on developing NBA prospects, is concluding its final season.
NBA G League Ignite, the league’s owned-and-operated team focused on developing NBA prospects, is concluding its final season, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced today. The decision to end the program comes amid the changing basketball landscape, including the…
The NBA is shutting down Henderson's G League Ignite basketball team at the end of the season, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Terrible news. https://t.co/Pz7NzmUDuP
Report: The NBA will shut down the G League Ignite team https://t.co/PYh7m4kIFb
NBA will be shutting down the G League Ignite team after this season, per @ShamsCharania Notable players such as Jonathan Kuminga, Jalen Green and Scoot Henderson played for the Ignite More here: https://t.co/LOk9cJpaC1 https://t.co/lzV5LknBDO
The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite team after this season, @ShamsCharania reports. With the rise of NIL and the transfer portal in college basketball, the need for the Ignite developmental team was "eliminated." https://t.co/1eL9P0OofJ
Seems like it's been heading this way for the G League Ignite for a minute. Unfortunately, program's track record just hasn't been good enough, and the performance bottomed out in a big way this year. Did a deep dive on it a few weeks ago: https://t.co/ISbIFw3lL6 https://t.co/3dKI8zJNqs
I’m old enough to remember when some said G-League Ignite would have a huge impact on college hoops. https://t.co/8eWuU7sLym
The 2024 draft is so bad that it killed G-League Ignite
BREAKING: The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite team after this season, per @ShamsCharania. The development squad for "elite" prospects launched in 2020. https://t.co/QpUKbtzYjH
Seemed the writing was on the wall with Adam Silver's comments some time ago. A great idea but after this struggling season, it's probably best to shut G-League Ignite down. https://t.co/mqh4vj0b8s
BREAKING: The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite team after this season, canceling the development squad of elite draft prospects and veterans that was launched in 2020, sources tell @ShamsCharania. More details: https://t.co/KYs04pE37b https://t.co/mvH2w6dVcv
The Ignite was the first American pro league to provide a path for prospects to be compensated to play before entering the NBA Draft. Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga and Scoot Henderson represent success stories. Ignite produced over 10 draft selections and four top-10 picks. https://t.co/6xifXRsOYj
Sources: The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite team after this season, canceling the development squad of elite draft prospects and veterans that launched in 2020. Full details at @TheAthletic: https://t.co/7KAYBVX1lI