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NBA: LeBron James set to play in record 23rd season
LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is set to make history by playing his 23rd season in the league.
Ranking top five NBA centers with the most career assists
The role of the center has evolved in the NBA, with players now contributing beyond points and rebounds.
#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron James becomes second player with 38,000 career points
On January 15, 2023, LeBron James etched his name further into NBA history, becoming only the second player to surpass 38,000 career points.
Presenting the latest NBA MVP ladder, featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The NBA MVP race just got intense, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making a statement.
NBA: Ranking 2024/25 Defensive Player of the Year candidates
As we move into the new year, the NBA regular 2024/25 season continues to heat up.
Ranking active NBA players with most 8+ block games
Shot-blocking is an art, and some NBA players take it to elite levels.
#ThisDayThatYear: NBA giants Boston Celtics earn their 3,000th victory
On January 07, 2011, the Boston Celtics cemented their legacy as one of the NBA's most successful franchises by securing their 3,000th victory in a 122-102 triumph over the Toronto Raptors.
Ranking top five NBA players with most 30-point games
LeBron James made history by surpassing Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history, a milestone he achieved just days after turning 40.
#ThisDayThatYear: Wizards' Jordan becomes 4th NBA player with 30,000 points
On January 04, 2002, in NBA history, Washington Wizards forward Michael Jordan cemented his legendary status by becoming the fourth player to score 30,000 career points.
NBA: Decoding Oklahoma City Thunder's longest winning streak since 2008-09
Since their inaugural 2008-09 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have carved out memorable moments in NBA history, including several impressive winning streaks.
Ranking the top five fastest triple-doubles in NBA history
Nikola Jokic recently made history again, recording the seventh-fastest triple-double in NBA history against the Atlanta Hawks.
#ThisDayThatYear: Cavaliers' Mitchell scores franchise-record 71, most in 17 years
On January 02, 2023, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell etched his name into NBA history with an unforgettable 71-point performance, setting a franchise record and marking the league's highest-scoring game in 17 years.
NBA: Ranking players with the most points on Christmas Day
Christmas Day NBA games are a long-standing tradition, starting in 1947 when the New York Knicks defeated the Providence Steamrollers at Madison Square Garden.
Ranking five best Christmas Day NBA games of all time
Christmas Day is a marquee event for the NBA, showcasing elite matchups featuring star players and high stakes.
Presenting top five NBA Christmas' best individual performances
NBA Christmas games are where players shine and memories are made.
NBA: Ranking players with most total minutes played (regular season)
LeBron James has cemented his legacy by surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time leader in total minutes played.
#ThisDayThatYear: Kareem becomes fifth NBA player to score 25,000 points
On December 21, 1980, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, already a towering figure in NBA history, became just the fifth player to surpass 25,000 career points.
#ThisDayThatYear: Kobe Bryant dominates, outscoring an entire team
On December 20, 2005, Kobe Bryant delivered a historic NBA performance, scoring 62 points in just three quarters against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA: Most assists in a game by a team (2024)
The 2024 NBA season has seen teams elevate their playmaking to new heights, with record-setting assists.
#ThisDayThatYear: Gilbert Arenas clocks franchise-record 60 points against LA Lakers
On December 17, 2006, Gilbert Arenas delivered a historic performance, scoring a franchise-record 60 points as the Washington Wizards edged out the Los Angeles Lakers 147-141 in overtime.
#ThisDayThatYear: Alvin Robertson becomes NBA's third player with 2,000 steals
On December 15, 1995, Toronto Raptors' Alvin Robertson made NBA history by becoming the third player ever to surpass 2,000 career steals.
Ranking the NBA's top four most valuable teams in 2024
The NBA has seen a significant rise in franchise values, with 12 teams now making the Top 50 list, double the number from last year.
Ranking top five NBA players with the most career assists
Assists are the backbone of team play, and some legends have redefined the art of sharing the ball.
NBA: Decoding the most disappointing players this season
Disappointment often stems from unfulfilled expectations.
#ThisDayThatYear: Bryant, Jamison make history with opposing 50-point games
December 06, 2000, marked a historic night in NBA history as Kobe Bryant and Antawn Jamison became just the third pair of players on opposing teams to each score 50+ points in a game.
#ThisDayThatYear: Kobe Bryant becomes youngest player to reach 30,000 points
On December 5, 2012, Kobe Bryant etched his name in the NBA record books, becoming the youngest player to score 30,000 career points.
#ThisDayThatYear: Grizzlies set NBA record with 73-point victory over Thunder
On December 02, 2021, the Memphis Grizzlies made NBA history with a jaw-dropping 73-point win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the largest margin of victory in league history.
#ThisDayThatYear: Kobe Bryant announces 2015-16 will be his last season
On November 29, 2015, Kobe Bryant, one of basketball's all-time greats, announced his retirement from the NBA at the end of the 2015-16 season.
NBA: List of fifth-year players achieving 30/5/5 since merger
LaMelo Ball is making history despite the Charlotte Hornets' tough 6-12 start.
#ThisDayThatYear: Malone, 40, becomes NBA's oldest triple-double player
On November 28, 2003, NBA history was made when 40-year-old legend, Karl Malone, became the oldest player in league history to record a triple-double.
NBA: Presenting top five MVP candidates so far this season
The NBA season is just one month in, with only 18.6% of games played.
#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron James makes history with 39,000 career points
On November 22, 2023, LeBron James etched his name further into NBA history, becoming the first player ever to surpass 39,000 career points.
NBA: Decoding top five players with the most triple-doubles
Denver Nuggets' Russell Westbrook became the first player in NBA history to reach 200 career triple-doubles.
#ThisDayThatYear: A.C. Green makes NBA history with 907 successive games
On November 20, 1997, Dallas Mavericks' A.C. Green set an NBA milestone by breaking the record for consecutive games played.
NBA: Top teams with best offensive rating through week 5
Cleveland Cavaliers, the league's only unbeaten team, lead in offensive rating as of Week 5.
#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron James becomes first with triple-doubles vs 30 teams
LeBron James, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, achieved a historic milestone on November 19, 2019.
#ThisDayThatYear: A.C. Green ties NBA record with 906 straight games
On November 18, 1997, A.C. Green, playing for the Dallas Mavericks, tied the NBA record for consecutive games played at 906, a mark set by Randy Smith.
NBA: Top five players with most games played (regular season)
The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99.
NBA: Sacramento Kings players with most points in a game
De'Aaron Fox made history with a 60-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, setting a Sacramento Kings franchise record.
#ThisDayThatYear: LeBron surpasses Chamberlain for 5th on NBA scoring list
LeBron James achieved a historic milestone on November 15, 2018, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
Top five NBA teams with the longest winning streaks
The Cleveland Cavaliers have launched the 2024/25 season with an unprecedented 13-0 start, igniting talk about historic winning streaks.
Victor Webanyama breaks NBA record with a career-high 50-point game
Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs rookie, made headlines with a dazzling 50-point performance against the Washington Wizards, breaking multiple NBA records.
#ThisDayThatYear: Johnson, Bellamy make NBA history with 40 points each
On November 14, 1964, Gus Johnson and Walt Bellamy of the Baltimore Bullets made NBA history by becoming the first teammates to each score 40 or more points in the same game.
Presenting the top three must-watch NBA Cup group play games
The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup group play began Tuesday, with eight teams securing victories in their openers.
LeBron James spotted with potential new Beats Pill speaker model
Basketball superstar LeBron James was recently seen carrying, what appears to be an unannounced model of the Beats Pill speaker.
NBA: LeBron James becomes all-time leading scorer, overtakes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
LeBron James has become the all-time leading scorer in NBA.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers eliminated in first round of playoffs
An incredible effort from Devin Booker helped the Phoenix Suns eliminate NBA defending champions Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of playoffs.
Kobe Bryant's Basketball Hall of Fame induction shifted to May'21
Kobe Bryant, the late NBA legend, will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame next May.
NBA season restart: Everything you need to know
The NBA 2019-20 season is set to resume on July 30.
Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus ahead of NBA season
NBA star Russell Westbrook, on Monday, revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus as the league is set to resume in Florida shortly.
NBA expected to continue the season with 22 teams
The NBA's return amid the coronavirus pandemic is imminent, however, it could only be with 22 teams in the month of July.
Coronavirus outbreak: Four Brooklyn Nets players including Durant test positive
NBA star Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and are in isolation.
NBA: Ranking the top five players for the upcoming season
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is all set to grip the world in basketball fever again, as the upcoming 2019-20 season kicks in from October 22.
NBA: A look at Los Angeles Lakers' all-time records
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has produced a number of champion teams over the years.
Ranking the greatest NBA seasons of the legends
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league in the world.
Five funny NBA moments
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league, not just in the USA, but globally.