Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA
All NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2022-23 season as a tribute to Russell.
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Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison; Minor league players live in retirement community during baseball season
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Ex-Laker puts NBA championship rings up for auction to help Ukraine
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Bill Russell dies at 88
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Two women athletic trainers making history
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Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested on eve of free agency
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NBA draft: Magic take Duke's Paolo Banchero with No. 1 pick
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Golden State Warriors hold victory parade
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Golden State Warriors win 4th NBA title in 8 years as Curry comes up big
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Man with Down syndrome gets NBA ring
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Ernie Johnson writes letter to younger self
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NBA player speaks out after Texas shooting
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America's Big Sisters mentors young girls without moms
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Bismack Biyombo donates salary to Congo hospital
Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo is donating his entire $1.3 million salary to build a hospital in his home country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Jamie Yuccas shares more.
Bismack Biyombo is donating his $1.3M salary to build a hospital in the Congo
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Nets star Kyrie Irving fined for making "obscene gestures," official says
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NYC mayor allows unvaccinated athletes to play home games
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Purdue guard Jayden Ivey was born into the game
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