NBA to Shut Down G League Ignite After This Season, Cites NCAA’s NIL Policy

The NBA is shutting down the G League Ignite following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, citing the NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy and the advent of collectives and the transfer portal” as its primary reasons, the league announced Thursday. NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim said in a statement: “Four years ago, […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2024
NBA G League Guard Terry Roberts Shot in Philadelphia by Stray Bullet Outside Bar

NBA G League guard Terry Roberts of the Long Island Nets was shot and seriously wounded by a stray bullet outside a bar in the Olney section of Philadelphia early on Sunday, his family announced. Authorities were called to 5th Street Lounge around 12:45 a.m. and found the 23-year-old Nets guard shot in the upper […]

James Foglio  •  27 Feb 2024
Mojave King signs with G League Ignite after two seasons in NBL

Mojave King has agreed to sign with the NBA G League Ignite after playing two seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL). In 2019, the 6’5″ guard played for BA Centre of Excellence in the NBL1. This was for semi-professional basketball. While playing for Queensland South at the Australian Under-18 Championship, the guard averaged 26.6 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2022