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NBA Nixes Hawks’ “Magic City Monday” – What Stays, What Goes, and the Official Word from the Nest

Commissioner Silver cites "stakeholder concerns" as NBA blocks Hawks’ partnership with iconic nightlife venue.

Commissioner Silver cites “stakeholder concerns” as NBA blocks Hawks’ partnership with iconic nightlife venue

The “Magic City” dream is on ice. Following intense league-wide pressure and a public call-out from the Spurs’ Luke Kornet, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has officially canceled the Atlanta Hawks’ planned tribute to the legendary strip club and cultural icon.

But while the “Magic City” branding is gone, the night isn’t totally canceled. We’re breaking down the Hawks’ official response to the league’s intervention, the fate of those limited-edition hoodies, and which Atlanta rap legend is still hitting the halftime stage on March 16.

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