The NBA announced the discontinuation of the NBA G League Ignite after this season due to changes in the basketball landscape, including the NCAA’s NIL policy and the rise of collectives and transfer portals. Nine former Ignite players, including Dyson Daniels, Jalen Green, Scoot Henderson, and Jonathan Kuminga, are now in the NBA.
“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 Sharif 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.”
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— RealGM (@RealGM) March 21, 2024
