Kathy Behrens to Leave NBA After 26-Year Tenure
Kathy Behrens, a key figure at the NBA office and the developer of the NBA Cares program, is set to depart the league after a 26-year tenure. She served as President of Social Responsibility and Player Programs and will leave…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 27, 2026 —
Kathy Behrens, the NBA’s President of Social Responsibility and Player Programs and the developer of the NBA Cares program, is set to leave the league at the end of the year after 26 years there.
Behrens is described as a key figure at the NBA office. The information provided about her departure does not specify why she is leaving, what she plans to do next, or who will take over her responsibilities. It also does not give a more precise departure date than the end of the year.
Her tenure at the league spans 26 years, and her role included leadership of Social Responsibility and Player Programs. The NBA Cares program is identified as a program she developed. Further details about the program, her work in the role, or the league’s plans for those areas were not provided.
The announcement, as described, does not include a statement from Behrens or the NBA, nor does it provide information about whether she will remain involved with the league in another capacity. Those details are not available in the summary.
Behrens is expected to depart at year’s end. No additional information was provided about the timing of a successor’s appointment or any transition arrangements.
Story summarized from the original created by Tim Reynolds, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
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