– Towns Recognized for Digital Coat Drive, Global Youth Development Efforts and Continued Social Justice Leadership – NEW YORK, March 24, 2026 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced New York Knicks center and NBPA Vice President Karl‑Anthony Towns as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Read more…
– Portis Jr. Recognized for Commitment to Mentorship, Food Security and Inclusive Community Programming – NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced that Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for Read more…
– Adebayo Recognized for Hosting Annual Toy Drive and Creating Unforgettable Experiences for Youth – NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2026 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for December. Adebayo is being Read more…
– Ayton Recognized for Spearheading Hurricane Relief Efforts in Jamaica and Supporting Underrepresented Youth in Los Angeles – NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for Read more…
– Jones Helped Raise More Than $1.1 Million Towards Cancer Research and Awareness, Committed Resources to Important Issues Facing Chicago – NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2025 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award Read more…
– Hartenstein Provided Student Shopping Experiences and Built Basketball Court for Local Boys & Girls Club – – NBA and NBPA Foundation to Donate $20,000 to the Hartenstein Foundation – NEW YORK, October 30, 2025 – The NBA and the NBPA today announced Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Read more…
– Quickley Created Scholarships and Supported Health and Wellness Through Basketball – – NBA will Donate $10,000 Havre de Grace Boys & Girls Club – NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 – The NBA today announced Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of April. Read more…
– Simons Provided Scholarships and Supplies for Students, Supported Mental Health Wellbeing and Hosted Holiday Giveaways – – NBA will Donate $10,000 to Be A Light– NEW YORK, April 13, 2025 – The NBA today announced Portland Trail Blazers Anfernee Simons as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of Read more…
– Barnes Contributed to AlamoPROMISE to Support Higher Education and Renovated Local Playground as Part of Play ATX Initiative – – NBA will Donate $10,000 to San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum – NEW YORK, March 19, 2025 – The NBA today announced San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes as the NBA Cares Read more…
– Carter Hosted Flight 34 Aviation Event, Annual Basketball Camp and Participated in Holiday Giveaways – – NBA to Donate $10,000 to A Platform² Foundation – NEW YORK, February 25, 2025 – The NBA today announced Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter, Jr. as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month Read more…