The NBA is a treasure trove of fascinating stories, but few are as impactful as the origins of the 24-second violation and the dramatic salary shifts of its star players in the 1960s. This article ...

We remember Russell for his 11 titles, but the world remembers him for what he did to support the struggle for civil rights.

According to Boston.com readers, the winner of the 2025 bracket competition is the Celtics’ 1956 trade for Hall of Fame center Bill Russell. The deal, which landed Boston its foundational ...

Embedded in the story of each championship in Boston’s decorated professional sports history have been crucial decisions ...

Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 ... attended Sonics and Washington and Seattle Storm games. "We are saddened by the passing of Sonics icon Slick Watts ...

Bill Russell is one of the most beloved NBA players ... 22.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field in 963 games. He passed away in the summer of 2022.