Bill Russell, the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics' dynasty that won eight straight titles and 11 overall during his career, died Sunday.

There was perhaps no rivalry in basketball history more dissected, debated and for the storybooks than the one between Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell.

John Taylor, in his book "The Rivalry: Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and the Golden Age of Basketball," detailed the incident that led to the harrowing scene.

Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell changed the game of basketball forever -- and in more ways than one. The University of San Francisco alum was such a dominant player at the NCAA ...

Western Conference All-Star LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers answers questions at a news conference before the NBA basketball All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP ...

In this installment of Rooted Remembers, Paris Alston goes into the archives to remember the life and accomplishments, both on and off the court, of basketball legend Bill Russell.

Basketball legend Bill Russell was hospitalized Thursday after feeling faint while giving a speech in Nevada, the Boston Celtics have confirmed.

Bill Russell is one of the most recognizable figures in NBA history. Some consider him one of the greatest to ever play, and if you’re into winning, it’s hard to dispute.

CANTON, Mass. (AP) — As the longest-tenured player on the Celtics, Marcus Smart has been in Boston long enough to appreciate what Bill Russell meant to the team, the city and the country. “We ...

Basketball legend Bill Russell was hospitalized Thursday after feeling faint while giving a speech in Nevada, the Boston Celtics have confirmed.