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Kathy Behrens plans to leave the NBA league office after 26-year run

Kathy Behrens started her high school basketball career at a time when her home state of New York had yet to even start a championship for girls.

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Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:04 PM

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Kathy Behrens is stepping down from her NBA executive role after a 26-year career.
Behrens served as the league's president of social responsibility and player programs since 2015.
She developed the NBA Cares program, which has contributed over 6.5 million hours of community service.

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Kathy Behrens, the NBA's president of social responsibility and player programs, announced she will step down at the end of the year following a 26-year career. Behrens informed league colleagues on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of an impactful tenure where she became one of the highest-ranking women in the NBA office.

During her career, Behrens created the NBA Cares community outreach program in 2005 and oversaw the establishment of both the NBA Foundation and the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition. Commissioner Adam Silver praised her extraordinary contributions, commending her mentorship of players and dedicated advocacy.

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