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Atlanta Hawks planned a Magic City Night, but Luke Kornet (and later Al Horford) publicly urged cancelation. NBA commissioner Adam Silver canceled the promotion, turning a promotional night into a widely discussed controversy and turning Kornet into a surprising public protagonist. The piece calls the saga silly, notes the added publicity for the game, and hints at broader league concerns kept off the front page.
The NBA canceled the Atlanta Hawks' planned Magic City Night after Luke Kornet published a post criticizing the event, prompting the Hawks to issue a respectful statement and reaffirm their commitment to celebrating Atlanta authentically.
The NBA canceled the Atlanta Hawks’ March 16 'Magic City Night' promotion amid broad concerns, scrapping in-arena events and limited-edition merch; T.I. will still perform at halftime and wings will be served.
The NBA canceled the Atlanta Hawks’ planned Magic City Night, citing concerns from fans, partners and league employees about objectifying women. The promotion was to celebrate the city’s Magic City strip club with food (including lemon pepper wings), a TI performance and exclusive merch, and it followed public criticism from Luke Kornet and others before Commissioner Adam Silver announced the decision.
Trae Young is set to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks in January. He posted a Wizards workout with “3/5” and is expected to play about 17–20 minutes, mostly in the first half, in a home game against Utah (7 ET, League Pass). Young recently played 10 games for Atlanta before knee and quadriceps injuries sidelined him, and Washington acquired him in the January deal for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
The Atlanta Hawks’ 'Magic City Monday' promo featuring a T.I. halftime show honoring Magic City draws backlash after Luke Kornet calls for cancellation to oppose the objectification of women; Hawks appear unlikely to change course, with co-owner Jamie Gertz connected to a docuseries about Magic City.
Spurs center Luke Kornet urged the Hawks to rethink their March 16 'Magic City Night,' arguing the promotion would reflect poorly on the NBA and could contribute to the objectification and mistreatment of women; Hawks defend the event as a celebration of Atlanta's cultural institution, highlighting a broader debate over morality, sponsorships, and conduct in the league.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet criticized the Atlanta Hawks' March 16 promo promoting a strip club as a cultural institution, calling for its cancellation and arguing it clashes with the league's moral stance while highlighting features like lemon pepper wings, a TI halftime show and co-branded gear.
The Lakers traded Gabe Vincent to the Atlanta Hawks for sharpshooter Luke Kennard and a 2032 second-round pick. Kennard is shooting a league-best 49.7% from three this season off the bench and is expected to space the floor for LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves. The move is viewed as a marginal upgrade, with LA planning no more deals today and eyeing a bigger summer splash using about $60 million in cap space and multiple first-round picks (2026, 2031, 2032).
The Golden State Warriors acquire Kristaps Porziņģis from Atlanta in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, sending Kuminga and Hield to the Hawks while Porziņģis provides the Warriors with a veteran frontcourt presence; Kuminga has been dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, and Porziņģis has battled health issues this season.
The Utah Jazz reached a three-team deal to acquire Lonzo Ball and two Cavaliers second-round picks while sending Jock Landale to the Atlanta Hawks for cash. Ball will be waived after the trade and is eligible to sign with any team except Cleveland. The Cavaliers, looking to trim payroll and avoid second-apron penalties, save substantial luxury-tax money and gain draft capital, while Utah gains asset leverage via a trade exception to absorb Ball’s contract. Landale provides Atlanta with frontcourt depth as injuries mount, with the Hawks likely to waive a player to clear roster space.
Portland acquires Vit Krejci from Atlanta in exchange for Duop Reath and two future second-round picks; Krejci provides a versatile wing with shooting and playmaking, addressing Portland's need for creation while Reath is sidelined for the season due to a foot injury. Atlanta gains additional second-round assets and could waive Reath to open roster spots as they navigate the trade deadline.
Portland acquires guard Vit Krejci from Atlanta in exchange for center Duop Reath and two future second-round picks (including Atlanta’s own 2027 pick back and a Knicks 2030 pick). Krejci, averaging 9.0 points and 2.2 three-pointers per game this season, gives Portland a welcomed 3-point threat as Reath heads to Atlanta after season-ending foot surgery; the deal also sparks questions about how Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko’s two-way contracts will be handled.
Friday’s loss in Atlanta was overshadowed by a wave of injuries to the Suns—Jalen Green and Devin Booker left the game on crutches—leaving Phoenix scrambling for timelines and fans wrestling with ongoing disappointment in a season already stressed by injuries.
Trae Young, emotional about his trade from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, expresses hope for a fresh start and mutual revival for himself and the city, reflecting on his time in Atlanta and his aspirations in Washington.