Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor

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Original Load Date May 12, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated May 12, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Original URL http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/former-hawks-center-jason-collins-dies-brain-tumor

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![][1] article LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Jason Collins smiles during the NBA Pride Activation as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) Expand #### The Brief * * Jason Collins, the first ...