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 ...

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

While he might be the greatest Celtics player, when Russell was suiting up for the Celtics, he had anything but an ideal ...

It was an honor call you pops," the son said. Watts had been in poor health since a stroke in 2021. Watts was signed by coach ...

Karen Russell, Bill Russell's daughter, may not have taken to basketball as a profession but has spent her life advocating for social justice akin to her legendary father.

Tarpon Springs Republican Adam Anderson introduced the bill ( HB 105) and said the legislation was designed to support the ...

Bill Russell is one of the most beloved NBA players (and athletes) of all time. On Monday, Detroit Pistons legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Isiah Thomas made a post to Instagram for Russell.

Former NBA player Donald "Slick" Watts has died at the age of 73. Watts became one of the NBA's self-made men and a fan favorite of the Seattle SuperSonics after going from an undrafted rookie in ...

Watts was signed by coach Bill Russell to play for the Sonics in 1973 as an undrafted rookie. He was with Seattle for less than five years but became known for his broad smile, bald head and ...