"NBA's G League Ignite to Cease Operations After This Season"
The NBA is discontinuing the G League Ignite after the 2023-24 season, with G League president Shareef Abdur-Rahim citing changes in the basketball landscape as the reason for the decision. The program, which was created as an alternative pathway for pre-draft-eligible prospects, has seen notable players like Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga. The NCAA's adoption of name, image, and likeness policies has raised uncertainty about the future of the Ignite, prompting NBA commissioner Adam Silver to shift focus towards earlier player development.