The NBA's G League Ignite will be shut down after the current season, program president Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced Thursday.
This comes after the developmental team was introduced by the NBA in April 2020. It was presented as an alternative option for high school prospects to earn money and prepare for the NBA by competing against the G League affiliates of NBA teams instead of attending college.
In light of the NCAA’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) policy, student-athletes don't need to join the G league program to cash in on their talents. The program has also struggled in performance, recording a 2-28 record this season.