The Atlanta Hawks’ controversial Magic City night is no longer going to take place.
On Monday, the NBA decided to cancel the promotion that was set for March 16 against the Orlando Magic.
The event was set to honor Atlanta’s Magic City strip club, and it was going to feature music, merchandise, and the strip club’s iconic lemon pepper wings
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement on the decision to cancel the promotion, citing “significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders.”
“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,” Silver wrote as part of the statement.
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— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) March 9, 2026
Shortly after the NBa’s decision, the Hawks released a statement.
— Atlanta HaWWWWWWks (@ATLHawks) March 9, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet pushed back regarding the initial idea, saying it would “reflect poorly” on the NBA if there wasn’t a protest. Kornet also said that other players had expressed their frustrations about the promotional event.
Former Hawks star Al Horford agreed with Kornet, writing “Well said Luke” in response to Kornet’s long message asking for the event to be canceled.
Now, the NBA is canceling the event amid all of the pushback.
