Among those pledging are the Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love and Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA players are opening their wallets to try to help hourly workers who support their teams and work in arenas. The outpouring of donations comes after NBA games were suspended for at least 30 days when two players tested positive for the coronavirus.
Among a growing list of players who have already pledged donations are the Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love, Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans, the Detroit Pistons'on Thursday, Love said he was donating $100,000 to help"arena and support staff that had a sudden life shift due to the suspension of the NBA season."
He said he hoped others would join him in his efforts, which were spurred by his concern about the anxiety people are feeling.Sign Up
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