G League Ignite moving to Vegas suburb of Henderson, Nevada

Posted July 15, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - The G League Ignite said Friday that the team has struck a multiyear deal to relocate to Henderson, Nevada.

The Ignite had been training in Walnut Creek, California, since their inception and played home games this past season in Las Vegas, about 15 miles from their new home.

The team exists to develop young prospects in preparation for the NBA Draft. It has featured three eventual top-10 picks - Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga last year, Dyson Daniels this year - in its first two seasons.

'œWith avid sports fans in the Las Vegas area who have quickly embraced their hockey, football and WNBA teams, we can't wait for NBA G League Ignite to showcase its future NBA stars and exciting brand of basketball,'ť G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim said.

The team's new arena, the Dollar Loan Center, is a 5,500-seat building that opened earlier this year. It also is home to American Hockey League affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights - the Henderson Silver Knights - and the Indoor Football League's Vegas Knight Hawks.

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Golden State Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga grabs a rebound against Boston Celtics' Mfiondu Kabengele during the second half an NBA summer league basketball game Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) The Associated Press

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