NBA to retire Russell’s No. 6 for all 30 teams
The NBA will honor 11-time champion and all-time great Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 throughout the league. A Russell commemorative patch on uniforms and a logo on courts … Read More
Tag: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics open with top projected win total for 2022-23 NBA season, followed by Suns, Warriors, Bucks
8:17 AM ET Doug KezirianESPN Close ESPN Sports Betting Analyst Host of Daily Wager Behind The Bets podcast host The Boston Celtics, the consensus betting favorite to win the 2022-23 … Read More
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell deserves our reverence, understanding and respect
We live in a debate culture, inherently reductive to this or that, to who was best, most, least, greatest. Television, social media or online, ours is a culture of decibels, … Read More
Bill Russell’s legacy – NBA ambassador, defensive force and leader of the Bay Area’s original dynasty
Bill Russell lived an unparalleled life. From his accomplishments on the basketball court to his far more meaningful contributions to society, Russell was a truly remarkable man who left an … Read More
World reacts to the death of American sports icon Bill Russell
Bill Russell, a Pro Basketball Hall of Famer, Boston Celtics legend, and icon of American sports has died at the age of 88. His death was announced in a statement … Read More
Where Bill Russell’s legendary career ranks among the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Feb. 21. Celtics legend Bill Russell — No. 6 in ESPN’s ranking of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary team — died Sunday at … Read More
Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at 88
Bill Russell, the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics‘ dynasty that won eight straight titles and 11 overall during his career, died Sunday. The Hall of Famer was 88. Over a … Read More
Tatum on KD talks: Not up to me, ‘love our team’
NEW YORK — As speculation surrounding Kevin Durant‘s future continues to hover over the NBA, Boston Celtics star swingman Jayson Tatum made it clear that as much as he respects … Read More
Boston Celtics among teams to engage in talks with Brooklyn Nets on possible Kevin Durant deal, sources say
As Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant‘s trade request approaches a fourth week, the Boston Celtics have emerged among teams engaged in talks on a possible deal, sources told ESPN. The … Read More
Brogdon, Gallinari willing to sacrifice to help C’s
BOSTON — Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari both grew up surrounded by Boston Celtics fandom. As a kid in Italy, Gallinari was an admirer of Larry Bird. And when was … Read More