NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' Magic City event, citing 'significant concerns' about strip club promotion
By Sam Quinn
Published on March 9, 2026.
The NBA has cancelled the Atlanta Hawks' Magic City promotional night due to significant concerns about the strip club. The event, initially planned for March 16th game against the Orlando Magic, was met with backlash, most notably from San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet who called for the cancellation. The NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, stated that the decision was made following concerns from fans, partners, and employees. This isn't the first time the NBA has encountered controversy with the club, with an incident involving Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams during an approved absence to attend a funeral in 2020.
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