La NBA termina el equipo GLeague Ignite

 

NBA G LEAGUE IGNITE TO CONCLUDE ITS FINAL SEASON

 

– Program Ends Amid Changes to Youth and Collegiate Basketball –

 

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 – NBA G League Ignite, the league’s owned-and-operated team focused on developing NBA prospects, is concluding its final season, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced today.  The decision to end the program comes amid the changing basketball landscape, including the NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) policy and the advent of collectives and the transfer portal. 

 

Launched in April 2020, G League Ignite has provided a first-of-its-kind development pathway for NBA Draft prospects to hone their skills, learn the professional game and receive a salary and endorsement income ahead of their NBA Draft eligibility.  In Ignite’s first three seasons, the team developed 10 players who were selected in the NBA Draft, including four players taken in the top 10 of their classes.  Ignite also offered a platform for top prospects to showcase their talents in the NBA G League Fall Invitational, which featured premier NBA Draft prospects and international teams such as Victor Wembanyama and the Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 (2022) and Alexandre Sarr and the Perth Wildcats (2023). 

 

“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 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.”

 

The 2023-24 Ignite roster features McDonald’s All-Americans and projected top NBA Draft picks Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland.  The team will play its final game on March 28 against the Ontario Clippers.  Nine Ignite veterans are currently in the NBA, including key contributors Dyson Daniels (New Orleans Pelicans), Jalen Green (Houston Rockets), Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers) and 2022 NBA champion Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors). 

Conversaciones de Lucha Libre: More Wrestling News

Cesar Duran has an offer for Salina de la Renta she can't refuse in Tampa Bay 3/29 Tickets available at MLWgo.com

Tickets Now Available at MLWGo.com Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today announced Cesar Duran’s offer Salina de la Renta can’t refuse at MLW WAR CHAMBER, live on TrillerTV+ from the Coliseum in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL on Friday, March 29. Grab tickets at MLWgo.com and Eventbrite. See the lucha turf war explode live and exclusively on Triller TV+! Sign up for your Triller TV+ subscription now and enjoy a FREE 7-day trial! As the lucha turf war between Mexico's most ruthless promoters escalates, all eyes are on Cesar Duran, who has formally declared his intention to make an offer to Salina de la Renta that she simply cannot refuse. The announcement has sent shockwaves through lucha libre, leaving fans and competitors alike wondering what could possibly be at the heart of Duran's mysterious offer. Speculation runs rampant as to what could compel Salina, known for her fierce independence and unwavering determination, to accept any proposition put forth by her bitter rival. The rivalry between Salina de la Renta and Cesar Duran has reached unprecedented heights following the events of MLW: Once Upon a Time in New York (watch). In a shocking turn of events, AZTECA LUCHA, under Duran's leadership, orchestrated a brutal beatdown of Rocky Romero, leaving him incapacitated. This brazen display of aggression served as a direct challenge to Salina's authority and influence in the world of Lucha Libre. Adding fuel to the fire, Salina de la Renta further stoked the flames by stealing Cesar Duran's next talent acquisition, the formidable Bad Dude Tito before AZTECA could put pen to paper. The audacious move not only robbed Duran of a prized fighter but also served as a clear declaration of war between the two rival factions. Now, as tensions continue to mount, Cesar Duran extends an offer to Salina de la Renta, shrouded in mystery yet tinged with an undeniable undercurrent of threat. What could the cunning mastermind be scheming for his rival? What secrets lie behind the veil of his enigmatic proposition? All will be revealed as the world watches, LIVE at MLW: War Chamber'24. Don't miss this historic event as the battle lines are drawn, and the fate of Lucha Libre hangs in the balance. Get your tickets now at http://www.MLWgo.com and see it go down Friday, March 29 in St. Petersburg, FL.

War Chamber TrillerTV+ card War Chamber Match! Team MLW (Satoshi Kojima, Matthew Justice, 1 Called Manders and Okumura) vs. World Titan Federation Superstars® (Tom Lawlor, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Richard Holliday and Josh Bishop) with Saint Laurent Matt Riddle vs. Timothy Thatcher MLW Women’s World Featherweight Title Fight Janai Kai (champion, presented by Salina de la Renta) vs. Unagi Sayaka AJ Franci$ vs. Alex Kane (cornered by Mr. Thomas) CONTRA’s Mads Krule Krugger goes to war against MLW Cesar Duran’s offer Salina can’t refuse?! beIN SPORTS card War Chamber Match! The Calling (Sami Callihan, Rickey Shane Page, Cannonball & Talon) vs AKIRA, Raven, Jimmy Lloyd & Jake Crist The debut of NJPW’s Kosei Fujita Matches and fighters will be announced at MLW.com. PLUS: A Special Meet & Greets with Matt Riddle and MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima! Info and pre-order at http://www.MLWVIP.com. Tickets start at $15 at MLWgo.com.   Tickets will also be available day of show at the box office unless the event sales out in advance. *** 7PM START TIME *** DAY OF EVENT INFO The schedule for the event is as follows: 5:30 p.m.: Early entry for front row ticket holders 6:00 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders) 7:00 p.m.: Showtime MORE ABOUT THE COLISEUM The historic Coliseum was built in 1924, and purchased by the City of St. Petersburg in 1989. It has undergone extensive renovations, and the architecture and ambiance creates a flexible space to host a variety of events, making it one of the Tampa Bay area’s most unique multi-use facilities. The Coliseum is located in the local historic district of downtown St. Pete, within walking distance of many downtown restaurants, shops & hotels. It offers over 800 parking spaces within walking distance. The Coliseum is located at: 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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