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NBA cancels Hawks' controversial strip club promotion

Mon Mar 9 6:02pm ET
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The NBA stepped in to cancel the Atlanta Hawks' planned collaboration with local strip club Magic City.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement Monday indicating that his office decided to scrap the promotion.

"When we became aware of the Atlanta Hawks' scheduled promotion, we reached out to Hawks leadership to better understand their plans and rationale," Silver said. "While we appreciate the team's perspective and their desire to move forward, we have heard significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners and employees. I believe canceling this promotion is the right decision for the broader NBA community."

"Magic City Monday" was an in-arena promotion scheduled for March 16 when the Hawks host the Orlando Magic. It was scheduled to feature a performance from rapper and Atlanta native T.I., and Magic City's chicken wings would be available for purchase.


There were no plans to host adult entertainment in the arena, but concerns arose over the idea of partnering with a strip club. San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet urged the Hawks to cancel the promotion because the idea "would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, specifically in being complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society."

Player Notes
VJ Edgecombe Mon Mar 9 6:40pm

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (back) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. On a positive note, Edgecome participated in the pregame shootaround, which suggests he could be ready to return from his back injury soon. His next chance for a comeback will be a matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Quentin Grimes has taken on a bigger role during Edgecombe's absence, and his importance to the team will increase further on Monday night, with Tyrese Maxey (finger) out of the lineup.

Jarrett Allen Mon Mar 9 6:40pm

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The big man hurt his right knee last week, and it's unclear when he can return from the injury. With Allen out on Sunday against Boston, Evan Mobley shifted to center, and Dean Wade filled the void in the starting lineup. Cleveland has named an unchanged starting five for Monday's game.

Dean Wade Mon Mar 9 6:40pm

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) will be active on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 29-year-old was listed as probable on the initial injury report after he returned from an ankle injury on Sunday against Boston. Wade took Jarrett Allen's (knee) spot in the first unit, contributing seven points, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes. He will remain part of the starting lineup against Philadelphia.

Will Richard Mon Mar 9 6:20pm

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Will Richard (ankle) will miss his fourth consecutive contest on Monday against the Utah Jazz due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return is on Tuesday night against the Bulls. Seth Curry (back) is set to return, so he could take on some extra playing time while Ricard is out, but he isn't expected to make an impact fantasy-wise during tonight's tilt.

Seth Curry Mon Mar 9 6:10pm

Golden State Warriors guard Seth Curry (back) is set to suit up against the Utah Jazz on Monday evening. The 35-year-old veteran has been dealing with sciatic nerve irritation and has appeared in only two games this season. Curry's minutes will likely be limited in his return, and it remains unclear if he will have a consistent role in the Warriors' rotation moving forward.

Mitchell Robinson Mon Mar 9 5:50pm

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) won't play against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. The 27-year-old big man will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back due to left ankle injury management. Robinson finished with four points, four rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes during Monday's 110-97 loss to the Lakers. With Robinson sidelined, Ariel Hukporti will move up the depth chart as the backup behind starting center Karl-Anthony Towns.

Alex Caruso Mon Mar 9 5:30pm

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (hip) is unavailable to suit up on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. The veteran will miss his second straight game due to a bruised left hip. OKC will have Ajay Mitchell (ankle, abdomen) back after missing 20 games, so he will help cover while Caruso is out. Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Cason Wallace will also be in line to receive extra minutes during tonight's contest.

Taylor Hendricks Mon Mar 9 8:10am

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Taylor Hendricks (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Nets due to soreness in his right thumb. The former lottery pick logged 18 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks, and three three-pointers across 26 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Clippers before the issue surfaced. Memphis is already thin due to injuries, so Olivier-Maxence Prosper and G.G. Jackson II could absorb additional frontcourt minutes. Prosper produced 11 points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes last game, while Jackson added 14 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.

Branden Carlson Mon Mar 9 8:00am

Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (back) will miss Monday's matchup against the Nuggets, marking another game on the sidelines as he continues recovering from a lingering back issue. His absence leaves Oklahoma City thin at center, especially with Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) already out and Chet Holmgren (illness) listed as questionable. Jaylin Williams could handle a larger workload after starting in the previous game and posting nine points, three three-pointers, 14 rebounds, and four assists in 33 minutes. Kenrich Williams may also see extra run after contributing 13 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes.

Scotty Pippen Jr. Mon Mar 9 7:50am

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is listed as doubtful for Monday's matchup with the Nets due to soreness in his right big toe. Pippen has been a regular part of the rotation lately, though the toe problem could keep him sidelined for the opening game of the back-to-back. If Pippen is ruled out, the Grizzlies could lean more heavily on Javon Small, who posted 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in 33 minutes during a March 4 start. Walter Clayton Jr. and Cam Spencer should also see added ball-handling opportunities in deeper formats.

Peyton Watson Mon Mar 9 7:40am

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against the Thunder as he continues recovering from a right hamstring strain that has kept him out since early February. Watson had been logging around 31 minutes per game before the injury, leaving Denver to piece together wing minutes in his absence. Cameron Johnson returned from a two-game absence and started, finishing with 10 points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 22 minutes. Johnson has been inconsistent for much of the season, but he should continue seeing opportunities while Peyton Watson remains sidelined and Aaron Gordon is still ramping up after his return.

Mo Bamba Mon Mar 9 7:30am

Utah Jazz center Mo Bamba signed a second 10-day deal with the team Sunday after showing enough during his initial stint to remain with the club. The former lottery pick appeared in two games earlier this week, producing four points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in 21 minutes against Philadelphia before adding six points and 12 rebounds in 17 minutes versus Washington. Bamba provides depth behind second-year center Kyle Filipowski and veteran Kevin Love, though his role remains inconsistent after a DNP on March 7. For fantasy managers, Bamba is difficult to trust outside of deep leagues unless Utah expands his minutes.

T.J. McConnell Mon Mar 9 7:20am

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (hamstring) did not return to Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers after exiting in the fourth quarter due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran guard logged 17 minutes before departing, finishing with six points, four rebounds, and three assists. McConnell has dealt with recurring hamstring discomfort this season, which raises some short-term availability concerns. If he misses additional time, Quenton Jackson could see a larger role after posting two points, three rebounds, and three assists in 17 minutes Sunday. Kam Jones may also re-enter the rotation, though he logged just five minutes with one assist in the loss.

Collin Sexton Mon Mar 9 7:10am

Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (leg) did not return to Sunday's loss to the Kings after suffering a left lower leg contusion late in the third quarter. The 27-year-old sixth man had erupted before exiting, piling up 28 points on 9-of-12 shooting with seven three-pointers, three assists, and two rebounds in 22 minutes. If Sexton misses time, Chicago's backcourt usage should lean even more toward Josh Giddey, while Tre Jones could continue seeing steady run after producing 12 points, five assists, one rebound, and one steal in 32 minutes Sunday. Second-year guard Rob Dillingham may also pick up deeper-league minutes.

Josh Giddey Mon Mar 9 2:00am

Bulls' G Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double, finishing with 15 points, 10 assists and 12 rebounds in a 110-126 loss to Sacramento on Sunday, Mar. 8.

Malik Monk Mon Mar 9 2:00am

Kings' G Malik Monk scored 30 points on 11-of-24 shooting in a 126-110 win over the Bulls on Sunday, Mar. 8. Monk is owned in only 15.8% leagues.

Russell Westbrook Mon Mar 9 2:00am

Sacramento Kings' G Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in a 126-110 win over the Bulls on Sunday, Mar. 8.

Isaiah Collier Sun Mar 8 10:40pm

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (personal) has been taken off the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors, indicating he will be available to play. Collier wasn't in action on Saturday against Milwaukee, missing the game for personal reasons. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a strong second half of the season and is averaging 18.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals since the All-Star break. Even with Keyonte George healthy, Collier should still get plenty of minutes and offensive touches in Monday's game.

Moses Moody Sun Mar 8 10:30pm

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (wrist) will be sidelined for a third consecutive game on Monday against the Utah Jazz. He is working his way back from a sprained right wrist and will get his next opportunity to return on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. Due to Moody's absence, Gui Santos has earned a new opportunity in the first unit and is coming off an impressive 22-point, 11-rebound double-double in Saturday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gary Payton II, who tallied seven points and 12 boards on Saturday, also has taken on an increased workload without Moody.

De'Anthony Melton Sun Mar 8 10:30pm

Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (knee) isn't on the injury report for Monday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. After an impressive 30-minute performance on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets, the Warriors decided to rest Melton for Saturday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Stephen Curry (knee) on the shelf, Melton has played a key role in Golden State's backcourt. He has averaged 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals since the All-Star break. Melton's return to the lineup will likely bump Pat Spencer back to the bench, where he won't have much fantasy value.


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