Russell had been named player/head coach at the start of the prior season, taking over for legend Red Auerbach and becoming ...

How deep their rivalry went was perhaps best described recently by Julius Erving, who at the time was playing in the ABA but ...

Michael Jordan says GOAT debate ignores Bill Russell.

The National Basketball Association is set to retire Boston Celtics great Bill Russell's number, marking the first time the league has retired a player's number. The move was announced jointly by the ...

Today in Boston Celtics history, The NBA came to a standstill in 2020 as the world grappled with an escalating pandemic.

Former Phoenix Suns guard Jason Kidd reacts to news of the NBA honoring Hall of Famer Bill Russell. Former Phoenix Suns guard Jason Kidd reacts to news of the NBA honoring Hall of Famer Bill Russell.

There are new public displays installed on campus inspired by Russell’s achievements in athletics and leadership in social justice, and the main campus thoroughfare is now known as The Bill Russell ...

A bridge in the heart of Boston is being renamed for Boston Celtics legend and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell, the city announced Friday. The North Washington Street Bridge connecting Charlestown ...

To be the greatest champion in your sport, to revolutionize the way the game is played, and to be a societal leader all at once seems unthinkable, but that is who Bill Russell was. Bill was a champion ...