The National Lacrosse League dispersal draft is a meeting where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose players from teams that are ceasing operations.
The NLL has seen many team changes over the years (the 1993 season was the last time the league had no team changes over the previous season[1]), so dispersal drafts have been commonplace.
Recent dispersal drafts have occurred in 2024 (Panther City Lacrosse Club), 2011 (Boston Blazers), 2010 (Orlando Titans), 2009 (Portland LumberJax), 2008 (Arizona Sting, Chicago Shamrox), 2007 (Arizona Sting, Boston Blazers), 2005 (Anaheim Storm), 2004 (Vancouver Ravens), 2003 (Ottawa Rebel), and 2002 (Montréal Express).
In June, the Arizona Sting announced that they would not be returning as promised after they decided not to play in the 2008 season.
Then just weeks before the 2009 season started, the Chicago Shamrox suspended operations, requiring a second draft.