The Hawks’ Magic City promotional night is no more after NBA leadership stepped in and nixed the event, citing “significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners and employees.”
“When we became aware of the Atlanta Hawks’ scheduled promotion, we reached out to Hawks leadership to better understand their plans and rationale," league commissioner Adam Silver wrote in a statement on Monday. "While we appreciate the team’s perspective and their desire to move forward, we have heard significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners and employees. I believe canceling this promotion is the right decision for the broader NBA community.”
