Red Auerbach's decision to name Bill Russell as his successor was a groundbreaking move that transcended basketball. Russell, a Louisiana native, became the first Black head coach in North American ...

The longtime ESPN college basketball analyst will call his first-ever NBA playoff game Saturday night when the Lakers face the Timberwolves in ABC’s primetime slot. Mark Jones and Jorge Sedano ...

Similar to Havlicek, Sam Jones spent his entire career in Boston, winning an incredible ten NBA Championships in 12 seasons with the franchise. He won eight consecutive titles from 1958-59 to 1965-66.

The Phoenix Suns, which failed to make the postseason with the NBA’s most expensive roster, fired coach Mike Budenholzer on Monday, league sources told The Athletic. The decision, which comes less ...

However, the modern NBA fan should get familiar with the eight ... Boston's championship pedigree was shooting guard Sam Jones. Like Sharman, he helped the Celtics dominate during the 1960s.

Malone, 53, was the fourth-longest-tenured coach in the NBA, trailing only Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs, Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors. He led ...

Sam Jones was a highly influential jazz bassist and cellist, best known for his work with Cannonball Adderley and Oscar Peterson. Born in Jacksonville in 1924, he grew up in a musical family and moved ...

That was the third-most points in a postseason game in NBA G League history. “Taking advantage of my basketball opportunities is also good, too,” said Jones. “Just knowing I’m able to ...

James Harden had 12 of his game-high 39 points in overtime Sunday afternoon, delivering the Los Angeles Clippers a 124-119 ...