NBA cancels Hawks' Magic City Night after backlash

Catch up quick: The Atlanta Hawks announced the promotion on Feb. 26, tying a March 16 game to Atlanta's famous strip club Magic City.

• San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet publicly called on the team to cancel the event, arguing the NBA should avoid promoting a strip club.
• The idea sparked heated debate online, with some fans calling it a celebration of Atlanta culture while others criticized the concept.

What they're saying: Silver said the league 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," Silver said.

The Hawks issued a statement saying they were "very disappointed" by the NBA's decision but would respect it.

• "As a franchise, we remain committed to celebrating the best of Atlanta — with authenticity — in ways that continue to unite and bring us all together," the team said in a statement.