The state of North Carolina's controversial transgender bill implemented in March has cast a shadow over the 2017 NBA All-Star Game taking place at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte next February, and the league has decided to move the location of the exhibition.
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Brooklyn Not Involved for 2017 All-Star Game
Friday, July 22
Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported Brooklyn is "not in the mix" for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.
Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reported on Thursday that the area was interested in hosting the game.
NBA Releases Statement on ASG Relocation
Thursday, July 21
The NBA's official Twitter account announced its decision to not hold the All-Star Game in Charlotte:
George Comments on ASG Move
Thursday, July 21
When asked about taking the All-Star Game away from Charlotte, Indiana Pacers star Paul George told ESPN's Brian Windhorst (via ESPN's Ramona Shelburne), "I'm huge on keeping your word. I'm not necessarily saying it's bad for the NBA to move it. Charlotte is a growing city, and the Hornets have picked that program up. It ...
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