The NBA and Charlotte Hornets released a joint statement in regards to the HB2 anti-LGBT law. There had been reports that the NBA was being involved in amendments in the law, and the league, along with the Hornets, denied those reports.
The statement, from the league:
“We have been engaged in dialogue with numerous groups at the city and state levels, but we do not endorse the version of the bill that we understand is currently before the legislature. We remain committed to our guiding principles of inclusion, mutual respect and equal protections for all. We continue to believe that constructive engagement with all sides is the right path forward. There has been no new decision made regarding the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.”
The NBA and North Carolina are surely heading down a road that will be historic in nature. The NBA certainly seems like it’s prepared to withdraw the 2017 All-Star game from Charlotte, if the law is not repealed.
This will be something to keep an eye on in the future.