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Late NBA Star Jason Collins Left Money To Family, Husband and LGBTQ Charities

Published: 09/10/2026

Late NBA star Jason Collins, who was the first openly gay player in the league, signed a will about how to handle his estate ... just months before announcing he had cancer ... TMZ Sports has learned. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ Sports, Jason left behind an estate with personal…

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Jarron Collins Reflects On Jason's Posthumous ESPYs Honor, 'Very Humbled'

Published: 07/19/2026

Late NBA pioneer Jason Collins was honored at the 2026 ESPYs ... and his twin brother, Jarron -- who accepted an award on his behalf -- tells TMZ Sports the moment was truly humbling. Jason passed away earlier this year from an aggressive form of brain cancer ... and was recognized on Wednesday…

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Charles Barkley Says There Are 'A Bunch' Of Gay Players In Pro Sports

Published: 05/14/2026

Charles Barkley believes there are "a bunch" of gay athletes throughout all pro sports ... but the reason they aren't open about their sexuality is that even in 2026, society remains largely homophobic. The Chuckster shared his thoughts as the "Inside the NBA" crew remembered Jason Collins on…

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Brandon Clarke, Jason Collins Honored Before NBA Playoff Game

Published: 05/13/2026

The NBA acknowledged the two tragic losses in the family ahead of Tuesday's playoff game ... with the San Antonio Spurs honoring both Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins prior to tipoff against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The fans at Frost Bank Center took part in a moment of silence for both players…

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Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dead At 47

Published: 05/12/2026

Jason Collins -- the NBA's first openly gay player -- has died at 47 years old after a battle with brain cancer, the league announced. NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement on the loss ... saying, "Jason Collins’ impact and influence extended far beyond basketball as he helped make…

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Jason Collins Battling Stage 4 Glioblastoma, 'One Of Deadliest Forms' Of Brain Cancer

Published: 12/11/2025

Ex-NBA player Jason Collins -- the league's first openly gay player -- just opened up on his serious health battle ... revealing he was diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, "one of the deadliest forms" of brain cancer. Collins, who announced he had a brain tumor earlier this year, detailed his…

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Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Diagnosed With Brain Tumor

Published: 09/11/2025

Former NBA center Jason Collins -- the league's first openly gay player -- has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is currently undergoing treatment. The league released a statement on Thursday on behalf of Collins and his family ... calling on his fans to send positive vibes his way as he deals…

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NBA's Jason Collins Has Coronavirus, 'Terrible Headache' & Chest Tightness

Published: 03/24/2020

Ex-NBA stud Jason Collins has tested positive for coronavirus ... and he says he feels so crappy, he's considering a return trip to the hospital Tuesday. The 41-year-old former center says he took a trip to New York City earlier this month for the Brooklyn Nets' pride night game on March 4 ... and…

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Jabari Parker Parties on NBA Pride Float in NYC

Published: 07/01/2019

NBA baller Jabari Parker wasn't worrying one bit about free agency on Sunday ... he was busy having the time of his life supporting the league's float at the Pride parade in NYC!! The basketball world blew up over the weekend -- with huge names like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker all…

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NBA Commish Adam Silver Turns Up On Gay Pride Parade Float

Published: 06/26/2017

NBA commissioner Adam Silver didn't just attend NYC's gay pride parade this weekend -- he was waivin' the rainbow flag and dancing his face off ... and it was AWESOME!! Silver -- one of the most powerful figures in all of sports -- rode on the NBA float alongside the league's first openly gay…

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NBA's Jason Collins Proud of NBA for Moving All-Star Game (VIDEO)

Published: 02/14/2017

Jason Collins says it's "great" that the NBA moved the 2017 All-Star game from North Carolina to New Orleans over a controversial transgender bathroom law ... and states Adam Silver did the right thing. The NBA had previously said the state's HB2 law -- which requires transgender people to use the…

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Jason Collins -- 'No Defense' for Rondo's Homophobic Slur

Published: 12/15/2015

"I think there's no defense for using that kind of language" -- Jason Collins on Rajon Rondo. Collins -- the 1st openly gay player in NBA history -- was at LAX Tuesday when we asked for his thoughts on Rondo hurling a homophobic slur at an NBA ref earlier this month ... a ref who later came out as…

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