Some of the N.B.A.’s biggest stars — including Zion Williamson and Giannis Antetokounmpo — and several team owners said they would help cover the lost income of everyday arena employees while the league goes dark for at least 30 days because of the coronavirus outbreak... The employees range from ushers, concession vendors and ticket-takers who work for the arenas, to part-time employees like game-night performers.

... “N.B.A. teams, arena owners and players are working together in partnership to support arena employees impacted by our season hiatus,” N.B.A. spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement. “Within the last day, many have already announced their plans while others are in the process of formulating them.”