The National Basketball Association (NBA) stepped in to cancel the Atlanta Hawks’ "Magic Monday" promotion next week, commissioner Adam Silver said.

The Hawks were set to host "Magic Monday" when the Orlando Magic were going to come to town on March 16.

The franchise was set to also celebrate the city’s famed Magic City strip club, which is famous for its lemon pepper wings.

The Atlanta Hawks originally planned a special event called “Magic City Night” to celebrate one of Atlanta’s most famous cultural spots, Magic City.

The night was meant to honor the club’s influence on the city’s culture and entertainment scene.

Fans were expected to enjoy themed food, including the legendary lemon pepper wings that Magic City is known for.

These wings even inspired a version named after former Hawks guard Lou Williams, who famously loved them.

The celebration was also set to feature music, exclusive merchandise, and a halftime performance by rapper T.I.

Another highlight of the event was going to be a live podcast recording featuring Hawks owner Jami Gertz, rapper T.I., and Magic City founder Michael “Mr. Magic” Barney, where they would discuss the club’s impact on Atlanta’s culture.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver articulated the league's position, stating,"When we became aware of the Atlanta Hawks’ scheduled promotion, we reached out to Hawks leadership to better understand their plans and rationale," according to Marca.

"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."

The Hawks also released a statement.

"While we are very disappointed in the NBA’s decision to cancel our Magic City Night promotion, we fully respect its decision," the Hawks said.

"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."

Controversy sparked last week when San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet wrote a lengthy blog post, urging the Hawks to reconsider the event.

He suggested NBA players and officials "promote an atmosphere that is protective and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters, mothers, and partners that we know and love."

Kornet wrote that allowing the night to continue "without protest would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, specifically in being complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society."

He added that "others throughout the league" were surprised by the Hawks’ decision to have this promotional night.

The Hawks’ ties to Magic City run deep, especially for owner Jami Gertz, who’s also a filmmaker and actor.

She produced the docuseries Magic City: An American Fantasy, which explores the legendary club’s history, its influence on Black and hip-hop culture, and its special place in Atlanta.

When the team announced the theme night, Gertz shared how meaningful it was to her, calling Magic City’s impact on the city and its culture “incredible.”