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Drew Hill: News: Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama was named to the Board of Directors for the NBA Players Association Foundation. In the role he will serve as advisor to the global programs, approve grant funding, and identify new opportunities for global social impact. He's had a big July

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“It’s truly an honor to be elected as President of the NBPA by my peers and I look forward to continuing to advocate for the best interest of all the members,” said Fred VanVleet. “With a deep appreciation for the complexities and challenges players face on all levels of their NBA journeys, I am committed to approaching this role with the passion, dignity, and dedication every player deserves."

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"It's been a privilege to serve on the NBPA Executive Committee for the past seven years and uniquely shape the business of our game," said CJ McCollum. "I am encouraged by the future of the PA under Fred’s leadership, as he has earned the basketball community's respect and has proven he is ready for this next step. I look forward to supporting him as we continue building a stronger Association that serves past, present, and future generations of players."

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The members of the NBPA Executive Committee include: Fred VanVleet, President; Grant Williams, First Vice President; Mason Plumlee, Secretary-Treasurer; Jaylen Brown, Vice President; Jaren Jackson Jr, Vice President; Donovan Mitchell, Vice President; Garrett Temple, Vice President; Karl Anthony Towns, Vice President; Gabe Vincent, Vice President

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Shams Charania: CJ McCollum's four-year term expired and he will now serve in an advisory position. Major new union role for VanVleet, the 2019 NBA champion who has signed multiple deals that have set records for the highest paid undrafted player ever in the league

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Shams Charania: Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has been elected as the new President of the National Basketball Players Association, succeeding CJ McCollum, sources tell ESPN. VanVleet begins a four-year term as the next NBPA leader.

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Draymond Green: But regardless of where I decide to let these thoughts out, I should’ve been the Players association president lol. I could’ve helped a lot 🤷🏿‍♂️ The league is great, it’s been great to all of us. Amazing partnership amongst players, staff, front office, ownership, and Fans that make the well oiled machine soar. And rightfully so, but it’s baffling to me how little players know about this business and how it affects them and ways most don’t understand. Funny thing is, I said this before the last CBA.

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“When I said this before the deal was signed—that this is ridiculous and it's going to hurt players in the end—no one wanted to listen. Everybody wanted to act like the PA was making a great deal. The PA made a bullsh*t deal, as the PA has done for years now. Every year the pot gets bigger, the business gets better, and the players get screwed more. That's just how this business works.”

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The NBA plans to celebrate the anniversary of the drafting of the first African Americans in league history on April 25, 1950, starting with the 75-year anniversary today. There are also talks of the NBA honoring all three annually during Black History Month starting next season. “I am excited about the fact that we are going to honor the legacy, the courage and determination of these pioneers and also many players that have come after them,” NBPA president and New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum told Andscape. “But it starts with them and how they transformed the NBA and how they inspired players like myself. They faced a lot of extremely difficult challenges from racism to discrimination. But they showed tremendous resolve to overcome these obstacles and still figure out a way to perform at a high level.

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Starting today, the NBPA will release three videos on social and digital platforms celebrating Clifton, Cooper and Lloyd. In the respective videos, Celtics guard Jaylen Brown will discuss the impact of Cooper, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry talks about the influence Lloyd had on him, and New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns reflects on Clifton. Throughout the upcoming 2025-26 season, the NBA will honor the legacy, courage and determination of the three pioneers who transformed the league and inspired countless individuals. The NBA also plans to host various events and recognitions, including tributes of all three during games and tentpole events, educational programming and activities in their respective communities. The children of Clifton, Cooper and Lloyd hope that it will soon be commonplace that the stories of their fathers will be known by all NBA players. With the three pioneers no longer with us, Chuck Cooper III, Kevin Lloyd and Clifton’s daughter, Jataun Robinson, will be representing their fathers as they are honored next season.

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Ian Begley: NYK’s Karl-Anthony Towns on being elected as Vice President of NBPA’s Executive Committee: “I’m excited to join the NBPA Executive Committee and honored that my peers voted me into this position. I’ve been in the league for a decade and have never missed a Union meeting; I’m proud to be stepping into a more formal leadership role at this pivotal time. The players power this game, and I want to be in a position to find new ways to deliver value for my fellow players, on and off the court.”

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Shams Charania: Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and Lakers guard Gabe Vincent have been elected by the National Basketball Players Association’s Board of Player Reps as Vice Presidents on the NBPA Executive Committee. Celtics' Jaylen Brown was also reelected as VP.

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The National Basketball Players Association has hired Golden State Warriors executive David Kelly to be its managing director and general counsel. Kelly, a Morehouse College and University of Illinois Law School graduate, had served as the Warriors’ chief legal officer. In conjunction with Kelly’s arrival, longtime union negotiator Ron Klempner will transition from general counsel to a new role as senior counsel on labor relations.

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But while the first two suspensions cost Butler $336,543 per game for “conduct detrimental to the team,” the third suspension will cost Butler $532,737 per game because the Heat labeled the reason as “withholding services.” The National Basketball Players Association is expected to file a grievance to dispute the suspensions, with the fine money held in escrow until a resolution is reached. This process could take up to a year, but could result in Butler getting some of the lost salary back.

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