The Latest Breaking News from Adam Silver

The late Hall of Famer is the first to achieve the honor in the NBA.

The Celtics’ legend, an 11-time NBA champion, died in July at age 88.

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and received a 9-year sentence from a Russian judge for drug possession and smuggling

“Today’s verdict and sentencing is unjustified and unfortunate, but not unexpected.”

While the Mercury star was found guilty of drug smuggling and sentenced to nine years by a Russian court, her teammates remain focused on bringing Griner home.

The former Lakers superstar appeals to commissioner Adam Silver to give the Celtics legend a permanent honor.

Some legacies are too important to leave alone, to trust that society will properly cherish and regularly celebrate them. They require special attention and direct action to ensure memories don’t fade as time passes.

The Houston Rockets, along with representatives including current and former players, are paying respect to Bill Russell. “Rest In Peace to a true legend of the game,” the team wrote.

Russell marched with Martin Luther King Jr., supported Muhammad Ali and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. The centerpiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years, Russell earned his last two NBA titles as a player-coach — the first…