NBA G-League Ignite Program to End After Current Season

The G League Ignite, a developmental team for top NBA draft prospects, will be discontinued due to the changing landscape of college basketball and the rise of NIL deals.

The G League Ignite will shut down after this season, having been launched in 2020 as an alternative pathway for young players to the NBA.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver cited changes in college basketball, including NIL deals, as a key reason for the program's discontinuation.
The Ignite helped 10 players get drafted into the NBA, including notable picks Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga.
Players currently in the Ignite program are expected to enter the pre-draft process or seek other opportunities.
The decision reflects a broader shift in how young athletes navigate their path to professional basketball.