NBA G League Ignite team to disband due to changing basketball landscape, including NCAA's NIL policy.

The NBA G League Ignite team is set to disband after the current season due to the changing basketball landscape, including the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy and the introduction of collectives and the transfer portal. The Ignite team was established in 2020 to provide a platform for top prospects not yet eligible for the NBA draft, allowing them to play professionally and earn a salary. However, the rise of NIL deals in the NCAA now provides significant payment to young players while they are still in college, eliminating the need for the Ignite team.

March 21, 2024
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