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The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have committed to donate $1 million towards the ongoing Hurricane Harvey relief efforts taking place in Houston and surrounding areas, it was announced Tuesday.

"Our thoughts are with the city of Houston and all those affected by flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey," the NBA and NBPA said in a joint statement. "(We) have jointly committed to donate $1 million to organizations including the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, American Red Cross, and other non-profit groups working in the Greater Houston area to bring relief to those impacted."

Also on Tuesday, Houston Rockets owner Les Alexander upped his donation of $4 million to $10 million to help with the response and recovery. Other NBA players, including Rockets point guard Chris Paul and numerous members of the Washington Wizards, have made donations as well.

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