The NBA's global social responsibility program that builds on our mission of addressing important social issues in the U.S. and around the world.
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Today, we celebrate U.S. military veterans and current NBA referees Rodney Mott (U.S. Navy) and Marc Davis (U.S. Navy), while expressing our gratitude to all who have served and their families. 🇺🇸
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ALT This image is a Veterans Day tribute featuring a person in front of a U.S. flag. The text reads: "Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served." Below is a name, followed by "U.S. Navy." The NBA logo is visible on the person's shirt. Additional text says, "Thank you for your service, November 11," with the NBRA logo at the bottom.
ALT Here's a polite and accurate alt text for the image: "Veterans Day poster featuring an individual in a referee uniform with 'VETERANS DAY' in large letters above. The text reads 'HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED' and 'MARC DAVIS U.S. NAVY,' with a message saying 'Thank you for your service' and a note of the date, November 11. The background includes a portion of an American flag.
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We hosted service members affiliated with Fisher House Wisconsin at shootaround to celebrate their service and sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸 💚
ALT A spilit photo of seven service members at the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center. The top photo features service members breaking down a shootaround huddle. The bottom photo is the same service members posing for a photo.
ALT Kel'el Ware shakes hands with a military service member.
ALT Tyler Herro dabs up a military service member.
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In partnership with the @NBA, @nbacares, and the @Sept11Memorial, Cavaliers players, coaches, front office, and staff had the opportunity to tour the memorial, ask questions, and hear firsthand stories of courage and resilience.
An experience that reminds us of the power of community and the importance of never forgetting. #LetEmKnow
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We are honored to welcome @USONorCal to @ChaseCenter for our Hoops for Troops Night, featuring a surprise appearance from our own Yaxel Lendeborg.
The United Service Organizations (USO) provides morale, welfare, entertainment, and support services to members of the U.S. military and their families.
Thank you for all the support you provide to our service members and military families.
Thrive Zone | @kpnorcal
NBA Cares retweeted
Another Thanksgiving Dinner with Chet 🦃
Families from @cccokc joined @ChetHolmgren for an evening of dinner, games, and time together for the holidays 🫶
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"This is going to be something they remember for the rest of their lives." 💙
We were thrilled to bring Pacers Math Hoops powered by @Lucas_Oil to a local elementary school in Mexico City, where students had a chance to showcase their math skills and meet Jarace Walker, Larry Nance Jr., Boomer & the Pacemates 🏀🔢
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Impact Warrior Presented by PG&E.
Jason Paul Collins was a groundbreaking basketball player and LGBTQ+ advocate best known as the first active openly gay male athlete in any major American professional sports league. Born in Northridge, California, Collins played with his twin brother, Jarron, in high school and at Stanford University before being drafted into the NBA in 2001. Across a 13-season career, he developed a reputation as a dependable defender for teams including the New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, and Washington Wizards. On April 29, 2013, Collins made history by publicly coming out in a cover essay for Sports Illustrated. Following his retirement in late 2014, Collins dedicated himself to full-time advocacy. Serving as a prominent NBA Cares Ambassador, he led education and inclusion programs across professional basketball to dismantle homophobic locker-room cultures and foster welcoming environments for future athletes. Outside the league, he worked closely with civil rights organizations, lobbied for LGBTQ+ rights legislation, and regularly headlined Pride events nationwide. For his pioneering activism, Collins was named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2014 and earned numerous honors, including the GLSEN Courage Award, the Point Foundation Leadership Award, and a posthumous ESPY Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. He passed away at age 47 on May 12, 2026, from complications of brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer who redefined representation in professional sports. The Warriors and PG&E would like to thank you for your contributions to the community.
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Today, we remember and celebrate former NBA Referee Greg Willard's Heavenly Birthday and this November we remember Greg and Tony Brown and the lasting impact they made on our officiating community.
During Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we honor their memory by raising awareness, supporting research, and standing with patients and families affected by this disease.
Learn more and find ways to help at pancan.org.
#PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth #PanCANawareness
@nbacares @PanCAN
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grateful for KMac’s dedication to making an impact in the community. 🫶
Kayla McBride is the 2026 WNBA Cares Community Assist Award recipient 💙
the honor is awarded to one player in the W for their outstanding commitment to community service. KMac has chosen to support Play Your Way MN and Girl Scouts River Valleys, two organizations that are creating meaningful impact in our community.
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Kayla McBride is the 2026 WNBA Cares Community Assist Award recipient 💙
the honor is awarded to one player in the W for their outstanding commitment to community service. KMac has chosen to support Play Your Way MN and Girl Scouts River Valleys, two organizations that are creating meaningful impact in our community.
Congrats, Kayla! 👏
Kayla McBride is the 2026 WNBA Cares Community Assist Award winner in recognition of her dedication to youth empowerment, mental health advocacy, and building lasting connections with communities in Minneapolis.
Two donations of $10,000 are being made to @girlscouts and Play Your Way Minnesota, to continue to support youth in communities in her chosen home.
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Congrats, Paige! 👏
Paige Bueckers is the recipient of the 2026 Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award 🏆
Recognized for her dedication to giving back and making a difference beyond the court.
“Whether that’s through sports, education, food security or mentorship, I want to make sure people have access to opportunities they might not otherwise have.”
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