The Latest Breaking News from Bill Russell

LeBron will still wear No. 6 despite NBA retiring Bill Russell’s No. 6

Although all NBA teams will be retiring Bill Russell's No. 6 in his memory, LeBron James will be able to continue to wear No. 6.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2022

Bill Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

The number six jersey of former American basketball star Bill Russell, who died on July 31, is being retired across the NBA

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2022

NBA to retire Celtics legend Bill Russell's jersey No. 6 leaguewide

The NBA has announced that, for the first time in league history, one player will have his number retired leaguewide.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 11, 2022

Russell’s No. 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

Shams: NBA to retire Boston Celtics, civil rights legend Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey across the league

"Players who currently wear No. 6 – such as (Los Angeles) Lakers‘ LeBron James – will be grandfathered," added Charania.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 11, 2022

Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson thinks the NBA should retire No. 6 for Celtics’ Bill Russell

Bill Russell 'was the (expletive)' in Woodson's estimation.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 8, 2022

Before Bill Russell tormented Wilt Chamberlain, he established his immortality against another Philly legend

PHILADELPHIA — It’s a testament to Bill Russell that one of the most underrated aspects of his life is that he revolutionized college basketball. His work and activism within the civil rights movement, his remarkable career with the Boston Celtics, his well-earned status as the greatest winner in North American…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 7, 2022

Bill Russell: Basketball great who fought for civil rights

Russell was indomitable on and off the court and one of the most fascinating public figures to straddle sports and civil rights

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big men Bill Russell and Kevin Garnett talk defense

Watch NBA legends Bill Russell and Kevin Garnett talk defense, motivation, and family.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 6, 2022

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum talks about his offseason, weathering the NBA rumor cycle, and his prep for 2022-23

The Celtics' star forward also gives us the lowdown on his Gatorade 'Beat the Heat' program, which has more to do with hydration than Miami.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 5, 2022