The WNBA will be honoring Brittney Griner -- one of league's biggest stars -- with "BG42" court decals this upcoming season ... while she still remains in custody in Russia.
WNBA commish Cathy Engelbert made the announcement on Tuesday ... revealing the Griner logo and promising to keep "Brittney at the forefront of what we do through the game of basketball and in the community."
"We continue to work on bringing Brittney home," Englebert added, "and are appreciative of the support the community has shown BG and her family during this extraordinarily challenging time.