The suspension of the league may not hurt the NBA players financially, but for sure does to the arena workers. 

That's why thinking of them, Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers forward pledged a $100,000 donation to the workers and support staff at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse impacted by this crisis.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. And the fear and anxiety resulting from the recent outbreak of COVID-19 can be extremely overwhelming. Through the game of basketball, we've been able to address major issues and stand together as a progressive league that cares about the players, the fans, and the communities where we work. I'm concerned about the level of anxiety that everyone is feeling and that is why I'm committing $100,000 through the @KevinLoveFund in support of the @Cavs arena and support staff that had a sudden life shift due to the suspension of the NBA season. I hope that during this time of crisis, others will join me in supporting our communities. Pandemics are not just a medical phenomenon. They affect individuals and society on so many levels, with stigma and xenophobia being just two aspects of the impact of a pandemic outbreak. It's important to know that those with a mental illness may be vulnerable to the effects of widespread panic and threat. Be kind to one another. Be understanding of their fears, regardless if you don't feel the same. Be safe and make informed decisions during this time. And I encourage everyone to take care of themselves and to reach out to others in need -- whether that means supporting your local charities that are canceling events, or checking in on your colleagues and family.

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Following his player's lead, the Cavs issued a statement saying they will develop "a compensation plan to continue paying our event staff and hourly workforce that is impacted with the changes to our regular event schedule."

This won't be the only organization to do so, and Mark Cuban from the Dallas Mavericks and Tony Ressler from the Atlanta Hawks also promised wages to arena staff.