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Wilt Chamberlain vs. Bill Russell: Reflecting on the NBA’s first individual rivalry

PHILADELPHIA — Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who won 11 championships and helped usher basketball into the modern era, died Sunday at age 88.

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Bill Russell’s bond with the Boston Celtics organization

Though his abuse at the hands of Bostonians complicated his relationship with the city, Bill Russell bled green when it came to the Celtics.

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Renowned NBA journalist Jackie MacMullan credits Celtics’ Bill Russell for being ‘fearless’

'This man was a fearless civil rights activist at a time when our country was really very racially divided,' said Jackie Mac.

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Could the Jaylen Brown-Kevin Durant trade rumor saga finally be coming to an end for the Boston Celtics?

Recent reporting from Heavy's Steve Bulpett hints that such an outcome could be in the works.

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Celtics Lab 133: Remembering Bill Russell the man and activist with Sopan Deb

This episode, we are joined by the New York Times' Sopan Deb to pay homage to a giant who changed lives far beyond his legacy in the NBA.

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Boston Celtics release memorial video for NBA, civil rights icon Bill Russell

As an inseparable part of the Celtics organization and the NBA more generally, Russell was a living, breathing embodiment of what we all ought to aspire towards whether in sport or life beyond it.

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Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck remembers Bill Russell’s ‘joyous laugh’

Grousbeck reflected on Russell's infectious laugh and sense of humor in remembering the Celtics giant.

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Reverend Al Sharpton: Celtics’ Bill Russell took his celebrity status to the causes

The Celtics great pioneered the role of athletes using their platform for greater causes than sport.

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Boston Celtics reportedly hiring Craig Luschenat as player development coach

He has previously worked with Russell Westbrook, Victor Oladipo, and Anthony Davis as well as the Maine Celtics.

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Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell’s passing at 88: A Bob Ryan tribute

Ryan and Tanguay celebrate the life and career of the great Bill Russell.

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Al Horford reportedly to compete with Karl-Anthony Towns, Chris Duarte for Dominican National Team in August

The trio will compete for the Dominican National Team in 2023 FIBA World Cup play.

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For Boston’s Cedric Maxwell, Celtics icon Bill Russell is the greatest winner in history

Cornbread opened up about how his life intersected with the NBA great.

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Noah Vonleh to Boston

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent F Noah Vonleh has agreed to a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics, source tells ESPN. Vonleh will go to training camp with the hopes of making the roster. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Emiliano ...

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In Memoriam: Boston Celtics, civil rights icon Bill Russell (1934-2022)

The NBA put together this video tribute of Russell's extraordinary life.

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Woj: Boston Celtics ink veteran big man Noah Vonleh to camp deal

Vonleh will reportedly join Bruno Cabloco in competing for a 2022-23 roster spot.

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Boston Celtics and civil rights icon Bill Russell: A life well-lived in photos

A look at Russell's time with Boston and beyond captured in images.

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Bill Russell's legacy of NBA championships and cerebral fight for equal rights

On May 1, 1968, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to another NBA championship, triumphing over the rival Los Angeles Lakers.

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Dan Shaughnessy, Terrence Moore discuss Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell’s impact

'In Boston, he's at the top of Mount Rushmore,' says Dan Shaughnessy.

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Shams: Boston Celtics sign ex-Rockets big man Bruno Caboclo to camp deal

The former Houston center will compete for a roster spot with Boston.

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‘The best there ever was’ Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca remembers Bill Russell

'We're very sad, the Celtics here, at Bill Russell's passing,' related the Boston co-governor.

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As a racial justice activist, NBA great Bill Russell was a legend off the court

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was a civil rights trailblazer, before, during and after his basketball career. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011 for his activism efforts.

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ESPN’s Michael Wilbon addresses Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell’s impact on American society

A giant among men left us this weekend.

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Celtics champ Cedric Maxwell reacts to passing of friend, hero Bill Russell

Russell maintained ties to many around the league decades after leaving it as a player and a coach.

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Jeanie Buss pays tribute to Bill Russell after his death

Boston Celtics great Bill Russell passed away on Sunday, and Lakers owner Jeanie Buss honored his memory on social media.

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Rockets issue statements, reaction on death of NBA legend Bill Russell

The Houston Rockets, along with representatives including current and former players, are paying respect to Bill Russell. “Rest In Peace to a true legend of the game,” the team wrote.

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