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The Latest Breaking News from Bill Russell

Here’s Why LeBron James is Planning to Change His Jersey Number Again

The Lakers superstar will return to a familiar number entering his 21st NBA campaign.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2023

For Jerry West, there’s a little bit of Bill Russell in French NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama

Quite the compliment given that for many Russell was the greatest player to play the sport.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2023

Showtime’s Wilt Chamberlain Documentary Explores the NBA Legend’s Complex Legacy

Goliath, a three-part series, provides a revealing look at the iconic superstar—the basketball player and the man.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2023

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Trent Tucker knows why TV is obsessed with basketball legends

Michael Jordan is still a game changer. Since "The Last Dance," a 10-part series on the Chicago Bulls legend, debuted on ESPN in 2020, documentarians have become some of basketball's biggest boosters.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023

NBA legend labels Victor Wembanyama 'bigger Bill Russell' despite Summer League struggles

Jerry West has backed Victor Wembanyama to be the talent that everyone is expecting after his debut in the Summer League for San Antonio Spurs raised some concerns

Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2023

Lakers Legend Jerry West Has Audacious Player Comparison for Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama received massive praise from Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 9, 2023

On this day: Bill Russell retires; Acie Earl drafted; Orien Greene waived

On this day, Boston Celtics big man luminary Bill Russell retired after 13 seasons and 11 titles.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2023

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On this day: Banner 17 won; Len Bias drafted; Popeye Jones, Allan Ray born

On this day, the Boston Celtics won their 17th banner, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

Hockey Hall of Famer, 11-Time Stanley Cup Champion Tested Positive for CTE

The center won 11 Stanley Cups, tied with Bill Russell for the most in any Big Four league.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 14, 2023

Nuggets Rookie Christian Braun Made Some Really Cool NCAA/NBA History With Denver's Title

He joins a short list that includes Magic Johnson and Bill Russell.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 13, 2023

Christian Braun’s back-to-back NCAA and NBA titles put him in the company of Magic Johnson, Bill Russell

One of the most exclusive lists in basketball has a new member

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 13, 2023

JJ Redick Has Perfect Rejection of Stephen A. Smith’s Ludicrous Nikola Jokić Take

The former NBA player was not feeling the absurd take from the ESPN commentator.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2023

Isiah Thomas on Boston Celtics greats Red Auerbach and Bill Russell

The Pistons legend shared a story about a message he got from legendary Boston big man Bill Russell and a tale about iconic Celtics executive Red Auerbach.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal slams NBA top 10 list and unhappy with Kobe Bryant's position

The four-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP is not happy with how low he and his late Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant rank in ESPN's list of the top ten players of all-time

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2023

On this day: Larry Bird steals the ball; Bill Russell honored; 76ers sent fishing

On this day, the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons in the '87 East finals with a last-second steal by Larry Bird.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 25, 2023

On this day: Jones, Sharman born; Pierce leads 21-point rally vs. Nets

On this day, Boston Celtics guard legends KC Jones and Bill Sharman were born, and Paul Pierce almost single-handedly beat the Nets in 2002.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2023

Who has played the most playoff games in Boston Celtics history?

Can you guess who that might be, as well as the others of the top ten players in terms of postseason play in the history of Boston's playoff action?

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

Jim Brown obituary

American football star who quit his sporting career to become an actor and civil rights activist

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The Guardian - US · May 22, 2023

Kenny Smith: ‘I can disagree with Charles Barkley and still love him’

The two-time NBA champion has built a successful television career in his post-playing days. Now he has decided to share his experiences in a new book

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 22, 2023

Bill Russell’s stand against racism in Lexington, Kentucky

The Boston legend took a major risk by boycotting a game for how he and his fellow Black Celtics were being treated.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023

NFL great Jim Brown sought solutions in a lifetime devoted to activism

In many ways, Jim Brown used his platform as one of the greatest football players of all time to fight for people very much like him

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2023

Jim Brown, the first African-American UFC commentator and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dead at 87

Jim Brown, the first African-American UFC commentator, has died at 87.

WEKU · May 19, 2023

Jim Brown, one of the NFL's all-time great running backs, has died at age 87

During his nine-year Hall of Fame career with the Cleveland Browns, Jim Brown averaged more than a hundred yards rushing in every regular season game. He's the only player in NFL history to do that.

Sports Illustrated · May 14, 2023

Bill Russell Rookie Card Fetches $660,000 at Auction

The massive bid marks the third-highest price ever paid for a basketball card.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 14, 2023

Who has the highest rebounding average in Boston Celtics playoff history?

Bill Russell may be Boston's greatest rebounder of all time, but he is far from alone at the top of Board Mountain for the Celtics.

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