The NBA retired the number 6 permanently throughout the league in honor of Bill Russell, who was an 11-time NBA champion with the Celtics and a civil rights pioneer.

Experts say programs like S.T.E.A.M. Champs are breaking barriers for underrepresented students in tech.

The NBA star allegedly trying to bring six ounces of cannabis through security.

A look at the numbers behind the NBA champion and legend Bill Russell.

Over the weekend, fans mourned the loss of "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood, and Bill Russell, the first Black NBA head coach.

Showtime’s newest documentary, “NYC Point Gods,” looks at the legendary 1980s and 1990s point guards from New York City.

The Boston Celtics legend, who won 11 NBA championships as a player, including two as a player-coach, on his way to the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday.

Celebrities and athletes have posted tributes to NBA legend Bill Russell, who died on Sunday at 88 years old.

NBA legend Bill Russell has died at the age of 88, his family has announced.

Russell won 11 NBA championships as a player and two as a coach.

NBA champ Steph Curry and his wife, Ayesha, had fun at the Oakland A’s baseball park during a visit to the facility with his foundation.

You may have seen this 2019 video of NBA superstar James Harden giving cash to a family fishing for food. Speaking with "GMA," he said he tries to give back whenever he can.

In the latest episode of his HBO show "The Shop," James described racist taunts and an incident 10 years ago in which a Celtics fan poured beer on his head.

The man is already serving life in prison for a first-degree murder conviction.

Miles Bridges, star player of the Charlotte Hornets, was arrested in a domestic violence case in Kentucky.

The NBA champion shared his journey to self-awareness on his show, "The Sessions: Draymond Green," produced by Religion of Sports, which debuted on Prime Video.

The former Duke star was picked first overall by the Orlando Magic, while Jabari Smith Junior, who many draft experts thought would the top pick, was the No. 3 draft.

Caleb Swanigan was a standout player at Purdue University and was drafted in the first round by the Portland Trailblazers in 2017. The coroner in Fort Wayne, Indiana, said he died of natural causes.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in game 6 of the series, claiming the team's fourth title in eight years and superstar Curry's first NBA Finals MVP honors.

Finals MVP Steph Curry led the team to a fourth title in eight seasons, beating the Boston Celtics 103-90. ABC News' Will Reeve has details.

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 6 with Stephen Curry earning the Finals MVP title.

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 for their fourth title in the last eight seasons

The Seattle Storm star and five-time Olympic gold medalist will retire.

ABC News’ Will Reeve has a preview of Game 6 as the Golden State Warriors appear to be on the cusp of winning their fourth championship in eight years.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former NBA star Grant Hill about his new book, “Game: An Autobiography,” on his life and career in the league.

The Golden State Warriors are one win away from another title after beating the Boston Celtics in San Francisco on Monday night, 104-94.

NBA fans scored tickets to see the Celtics and the Warriors face off in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

ABC News’ Will Reeve reports on how Celtics Vice President Heather Walker's brain cancer battle has sparked a nationwide movement as the team competes in the NBA finals.

ABC News reports from the Chase Center in San Francisco with a preview of Monday's pivotal matchup.

ESPN basketball analyst Tim Legler chats with "GMA" about his predictions for Game 5 of the NBA finals as the Boston Celtics take on the Golden State Warriors.

The ABC News correspondent went to Jefferson, who was a teammate of Lebron James at the Cleveland Cavaliers, for help with his basketball skills.

Golden State Warrior Steph Curry and friend Omar Carter grew up playing basketball together. After Carter was diagnosed with a heart disease, he began raising awareness of sudden cardiac arrest.

ABC News’ Will Reeve shares a preview of what to know ahead of Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors.

The Boston Celtics won 116-100 against the Golden State Warriors in front of their home crowd on Wednesday.

ABC News’ Will Reeve previews Wednesday night’s game between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics

Homeland Security Investigations and Boston Police are warning of counterfeit goods and tickets during the NBA finals.

ABC News’ Will Reeve reports from San Francisco after the Warriors bounced back to even the series against the Celtics in the second game of the NBA Finals, 107-88.

What to expect the next few games, after a surprising Celtics win on Friday.

Boston dominated in the final minutes at Chase Center to take Game 1 of the series.

The last 12 months have been a transformative year in the NBA when it comes to diversity among coaches

Forbes reported that 37-year-old Lebron James is now the first active NBA player with a net worth of $1 billion and earned more than $121,000 last year.

The Golden State Warriors are set to face off against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals starting Thursday night.

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Suyash Mehta, the only AAPI referee in the NBA, on why he left his chance to be a doctor for his career in the league and why basketball brings him happiness.

The Boston Celtics advanced to the finals for the first time since 2008 after holding off the Miami Heat in a dramatic Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night.

It's the first time the Celtics made the NBA finals since 2010.

When are we going to do something?" the Golden State Warriors head coach pleaded.

Several players have stood for most or all of the games during the playoffs.

Milwaukee officials have enacted a curfew for young people and added extra patrols after 21 people were injured in three downtown shootings near an entertainment district where thousands gathered for an NBA playoff game

Bob Lanier is considered one of the best centers in league history. He spent 14 years with the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks.

Basketball big man Bob Lanier has died after a short illness.