Oscar Robertson, aka "The Big O," accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award; Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors took home the NBA Community Assist Award; and Amir Johnson of the Philadelphia ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has been named winner of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award, the league announced Tuesday. After receiving a new car for ...

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley has been named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for April, the league announced Wednesday. Quickley was recognized for his work ...

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has received the March NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his dedicated efforts to address housing insecurity ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 7, 2025) – The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday from the Boston Celtics in exchange for guard Anfernee Simons, the team announced today.

The Magic star was awarded the NBA’s Bob Lanier Community Assist Award in January 2025. This prestigious award is given to the player who exemplified profound passion to serving the community.

Isiah Thomas, who led the "Bad Boy" Pistons to two NBA Championships, is the all-time scoring leader in Detroit. ... The Bob Lanier Community Assist Award is named in honor of him. 4.

Earlier this year, Carter was recognized by the NBA as the winner of the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for January. Most of Carter’s community work relates to another passion from his youth.