LOS ANGELES, CA, June 5, 2023 - The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today the start of its multi-day Broadcaster U. Program at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, CA. Over the last 15 years, the NBPA’s broadcasting program has served as a training ground for over 88 current and former players interested in pursuing careers in broadcasting and media.

NEW YORK, NY, May 24, 2023 - The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today that the TOP 100 Elite High School Basketball Camp (TOP 100) will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, from June 26 to July 1. Featuring 100 of the best high school players from around the country, TOP 100 provides comprehensive on and off-the-court programming that emphasizes character, education, and skill development as the core principles necessary to maximize a player’s potential. Since its inception, TOP 100 has been led by current and former NBA players looking to prepare the next generation for all aspects of life on and off the court as they progress through the different stages of their basketball careers.

A coalition of eight professional sports unions issued the following statement in support of the striking members of the Writer Guild of America:

NEW YORK, NY, May 15, 2023 -- The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today that Dr. Asheesh Bedi will serve as the new Chief Medical Officer of the NBPA. Dr. Bedi will report to NBPA Chief Player Engagement Officer Chrysa Chin. In this role, Dr. Bedi will work with NBPA leadership to set the strategic direction for player health, lead the NBPA’s sports medicine programming, and oversee initiatives related to policy development, evidence-based research, technology, educational opportunities, and public outreach, among other responsibilities.

PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2023 – The Basketball Tournament (TBT), the 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event, today announced in partnership with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) that Philadelphia will be the host city for TBT’s 2023 Championship. TBT’s semifinals game on Aug. 2 and $1M championship game on Aug. 3 will be held at Drexel University’s John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center.

NEW YORK, NY, May 3, 2023 – Gold Level Sports & Entertainment (GLSE), in partnership with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), created history in Atlanta earlier this spring at the highly anticipated event, The Throne.

In their latest effort to invest resources, raise awareness and build a safe space for the wellness of the professional athlete community, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA), MLB Players Association (MLBPA), MLS Players Association (MLSPA) and Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced a collaborative campaign on Monday for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month.

NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 – The National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association announced today that the new Collective Bargaining Agreement has been ratified by the NBA Board of Governors and the NBA players. The seven-year agreement will take effect on July 1, 2023, and run through the 2029-30 season.

NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association today jointly announced that LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the top spots on the NBA’s Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise lists. Results are based on NBAStore.com sales for the second half of the 2022-23 regular season.

NEW YORK, April 1, 2023 – The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, pending ratification by players and team governors.

NEW YORK, NY, March 28, 2023 – The Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NGBPU), the union for NBA G League players, announced today that Jeff Aubry has been selected to serve as its first official Executive Director. Aubry will take over from NBPA Deputy General Counsel David Foster, who served as the interim Executive Director of the NGBPU since its formation in the summer of 2020.

NEW YORK, NY, March 27, 2023 – The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is pleased to announce it is partnering for the second year in a row with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Andalucia, Spain to host “The Sanctuary”, a performance retreat for players.

NEW YORK, NY, March 21, 2023 -- “The NBPA is mourning the passing of our brother, Willis Reed. Willis will always be a legend of our game, leaving an incredible legacy of achievement as the backbone and ​Captain​ of the New York Knicks during his 10-year playing career. While his contributions on the court generated great success on an individual and team basis, his work ethic, commitment, and dedication to his craft were a model for future generations of players. He was a true professional in every sense of the word. We send our condolences to Willis' family, friends, and the entire Knicks organization during this time.”

NEW YORK, NY, March 15, 2023 – Gold Level Sports & Entertainment and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) are pleased to formally announce the team selections and key partners for The Throne, a one-of-a-kind platform bringing a bracket-style basketball tournament to the high school ranks.

Taking place from March 29-April 1, 2023, at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, The Throne is a one-of-a-kind platform that will bring a single elimination bracket-style basketball tournament to the high school ranks

SALT LAKE CITY, February 18, 2023 – The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) hosted its annual winter meeting of the NBPA Board of Player Representatives earlier today, where the body elected new members of the NBPA Executive Committee.

NEW YORK, NY, February 15, 2023 - THINK450, the partnership and innovation engine of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and Chase Freedom today announced a new campaign designed to advance financial literacy among fans. As part of this initiative, THINK450 and Chase Freedom will collaborate to develop new content and experiences to help fans better understand critical financial literacy components, including financial planning, saving, budgeting, personal credit, and more.

NEW YORK, NY, February 13, 2023 - The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation announced today a series of grants totaling $50,000 to support several Utah-based organizations in recognition of the city hosting the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2023 – The NBA and NBPA have mutually agreed to extend the deadline to opt out of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) from Feb. 8, 2023, to March 31, 2023, as the two sides continue negotiations to reach a new agreement. If either party exercises the opt-out, the CBA’s term will conclude on June 30, 2023.

NEW YORK, NY, January 27, 2023 – "Our players mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols and extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Nichols family during this difficult time.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NEW YORK, NY, January 24, 2023 – Niantic, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today launched NBA All-World, a free-to-play officially licensed geolocation augmented reality basketball game where players can find, challenge, and compete against today’s NBA ballers in their neighborhoods, then recruit them to their team before proving themselves on the court. NBA All-World extends the world of basketball into new augmented reality territory and is free to play globally on the App Store and Google Play.

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2023 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association today jointly announced that The Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the top spots on the NBA’s Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise lists, respectively. Results are based on NBAStore.com sales for the first half of the 2022-23 regular season.

NEW YORK, NY, January 4, 2023 - THINK450, the partnership and innovation engine of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), today announced the following staff promotions, changes, and expanded roles effective immediately.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 – The NBA and NBPA have mutually agreed to extend the deadline to opt out of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement from Dec. 15, 2022, to Feb. 8, 2023, in connection with ongoing efforts to reach a new agreement. If either party exercises the opt-out, the CBA’s term will conclude on June 30, 2023.

NEW YORK, NY, December 9, 2022 -- The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) hosted its first-ever activation during Miami Art Week this past weekend. As part of this day-long activation, THINK450, the partnership and innovation engine of the NBPA, and Tech Runs, a sports-centric web3 community powered by DAOLabs, collaborated to host multi-faceted events and activities that celebrated the intersection of sport, tech, art, and culture. Following its collaboration with Tech Runs, the NBPA hosted a live recording of the NBPA Post Up podcast with Matt Barnes at the BBC Ice Cream Flagship in the Wynwood section of Miami.

NEW YORK, NY, December 8, 2022 – "We are overwhelmed with relief and gratitude that our sister Brittney Griner is finally coming home. Her strength and courage throughout this last year have been truly remarkable, as have the efforts of her wife Cherelle, our WNBPA sisters, Terri Jackson and the WNBPA staff, who have been relentless in their call to bring Brittney home. We know this homecoming would not have been possible without their unwavering support and continued work to keep BG always top of mind, and our players are honored to have contributed to those efforts. While this is a celebratory moment for our sisters and us, we must not forget the other political prisoners who remain in dire circumstances all over the world. These individuals must be remembered and fought for every single day as BG was so that they too can have this moment.

NEW YORK, NY, November 28, 2022 -- The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced the following staff additions and changes effectively immediately:

Taking place from March 29-April 1, 2023, at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, The Throne is a one-of-a-kind platform that will bring a single-elimination bracket-style basketball tournament to the high school ranks

NEW YORK, NY, November 21, 2022 - The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced the return of its flagship holiday event NBPA 450 Gives, an experiential + digital activation showcasing the best gifts to give and receive. The NBPA will partner with different sponsors starting November 25 (Black Friday) through December 8 for 14-days of prizes and giveaways that fans can win.

NEW YORK, NY, November 20, 2022 – The NBPA today issued the following statement:

NEW YORK, NY, November 3, 2022 - The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation announced today that Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will serve as its next executive director, effective immediately. In this role, Rawlings-Blake will oversee and direct the NBPA Foundation’s programs, strategic planning, and execution of its mission to highlight and accelerate the real and collaborative work that NBPA members do worldwide to build their communities and create meaningful change.

NEW YORK, NY, November 1, 2022 – The NBPA today issued the following statement:

NEW YORK, NY, October 27, 2022 - THINK450, the revenue-generating arm of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), announced today that Que Gaskins will serve as its new President, effective immediately. Gaskins has served as the Interim President since August 2021 while maintaining his role as the NBPA’s Chief Brand and Innovation Officer. He will now officially step into the role of President of THINK450, where he will lead THINK450 through its next stage of growth by maintaining and developing the NBPA brand as a whole, maximizing the commercialization of the players’ intellectual property (IP), and managing relationships with sponsors through the NBPA’s group licensing partnerships, among other responsibilities.

Vancouver - October 26, 2022 - NBA Top Shot, the official home for on-court highlights of the NBA that fans can own, and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have partnered to launch Top Shot 50, a campaign that will celebrate the 50 players who define the 2022-23 season through the plays that highlight their greatness.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced a “Respect for the Game” program to encourage respectful behavior at all levels of the sport.

NEW YORK, NY, September 21, 2022 – NBPA President CJ McCollum issued the following statement: “We thank Mr. Sarver for making a swift decision that was in the best interest of our sports community.”

-Sorare: NBA will Allow Fans to Put NFT-Based Digital Collectibles into Action- NEW YORK, September 7, 2022 – The National Basketball Association (NBA), National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and Sorare today announced a multi-year partnership that makes Sorare the Official NFT Fantasy Partner of the NBA. Sorare will launch the first officially licensed, free-to-play digital collectible-based fantasy basketball game, which will be released this fall for the NBA’s 2022-23 season.

NEW YORK, NY, August 16, 2022 - The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2nd annual NBPA Players’ Voice Awards (PVA) NextGen. Presented by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and SLAM, PVA NextGen is a platform created for middle and high school-aged basketball players to recognize and honor their peers for skills and achievements both on and off the court. PVA NextGen is designed to emulate the NBPA’s Players’ Voice Awards, which were first created in 2015 to provide current NBA players the opportunity to vote and recognize each other for their individual accomplishments both on and off the court.

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today that they will honor the life and legacy of 11-time NBA champion and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell by permanently retiring his uniform number, 6, throughout the league. The iconic Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer will be the first player to have his number retired across the NBA.

ADG MONEYBALL, a first-of-its-kind event, features competition between eight (8) NBPA members’ elite travel teams plus financial literacy and NIL workshops in Washington D.C. from August 12-14, 2022.