Bill Russell kept his signature goatee as a good-luck charm until the Celtics captured their first title.

How deep their rivalry went was perhaps best described recently by Julius Erving, who at the time was playing in the ABA but closely followed what the NBA's two biggest stars were ...

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, Hall of Fame Boston big man Bill Russell's jersey was retired during a ceremony at the former Boston Garden in 1972.

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 ...

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.

Best of Jaylen Brown in NBA Finals. Jaylen Brown was named the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP for his stellar player in the 2024 Finals. Check out his best plays!

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 ...

The NBA family just learned this afternoon that Bill Russell, the 11-time champion and Hall of Fame icon of the Boston Celtics, who used that fame to further the civil rights cause in the United ...