Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, NBA and NBPA donate over $2 million relief funds for central Texas floods

The recent floods in Texas have ravaged its central region. The catastrophic floods have changed the course of life of common people overnight. From raising questions about disaster management and emergency alerts to criticizing Donald Trump’s take on the National Weather Service, the Texans are adversely affected by tropical storm Barry on July 3, 2025. During the devastating situation, the NBA, NBPA, and clubs, including the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets, donated over $2 million for the Texas flood relief fund.The devastating flash floods in Texas have diverted the attention of the world. The poor state of the flood-prone region in Texas has brought the sports fraternity together. Recently, the NBA and NBA Players Association came together with prominent Texas ’clubs, including the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs, with respect to Texas flood relief funds. Reportedly, the collective contribution can easily support the immediate recovery of people affected by the Texas flood. NBA and NBA players association went on to release a statement on Monday, which mentioned— "The NBA Family is heartbroken by the loss of life and the devastation caused by the flooding across the Texas Hill Country. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the heroic first responders and volunteers. Amid so much sorrow, we are inspired by the strength of the Texas community as it comes together during this incredibly difficult time. In that spirit, the NBA, the NBPA, the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets, and the San Antonio Spurs are joining together to provide more than $2 million to support immediate and long-term relief to those most impacted." According to the latest update, reputed NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, each donated $500,000. Whereas popular MLB teams Texas Rangers and Houston Astros donated around $1 million for the Texas flash flood relief fund. More than 140 people were already killed and multiple were displaced over the July 4th weekend in Central Texas. The Texas flash floods began on July 4, triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, causing the Guadalupe River to surge 26 feet in just 45 minutes.Also Read: Houston Rockets’ star Tari Eason’s mother Teroya Eason reacts to Elon Musk’s controversial claims about US President Donald Trump