NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks ‘Magic City’ strip club promotion night

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9 Mar, 2026 10:14 PM2 mins to read

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The NBA’s bosses have cancelled a promotional night planned by the Atlanta Hawks which was aimed at paying tribute to a famous strip club in the city.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement the proposed March 16 promotion – “Magic City Monday” – had been scrapped following feedback
from league stakeholders.

“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 cancelling this promotion is the right decision for the broader NBA community.”

Magic City is a prominent adult entertainment club in Atlanta with strong ties to the rap and hip-hop music industry.