National Basketball Association: News
#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.
NBA: Top teams with best defensive rating through Week 7
Western Conference leaders, Oklahoma City Thunder, who have clinched their NBA Cup quarter-final berth, lead in offensive rating as of Week 7.
#ThisDayThatYear: Curry becomes fastest player to reach 2,000 three-pointers made
On December 4, 2017, Stephen Curry etched his name in NBA history, becoming the fastest player to sink 2,000 career 3-pointers.
#ThisDayThatYear: Philadelphia 76ers avoid tying record worst-ever NBA season start
On December 3, 2014, the Philadelphia 76ers avoided infamy by securing their first win of the season, an 85-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
#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.
NBA: Presenting top five Bulls players with most three-pointers
Zach LaVine recently made history, becoming the Chicago Bulls' all-time leader in three-pointers made, solidifying his place among the franchise's sharpshooting elite.
#ThisDayThatYear: Isiah Thomas crowned Detroit's all-time scoring leader
On December 01, 1991, in NBA history, Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas solidified his place in franchise lore by becoming the team's all-time leading scorer with 15,493 points.
NBA: Decoding the contenders for NBA MVP race this season
Nikola Jokic remains atop the NBA MVP Ladder through Thanksgiving, leading the race with stellar form.
#ThisDayThatYear: Michael Jordan becomes second-fastest player to reach 25,000 points
On November 30, 1996, Michael Jordan etched his name in NBA history as the second-fastest player to reach 25,000 career points playing for the Chicago Bulls.
NBA: Listing the top five must-watch Black Friday games
Thanksgiving and Black Friday aren't just about food and shopping—it's a basketball fan's paradise!
#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.
#ThisDayThatYear: 76ers rewrite history with record 27 consecutive losses
On November 27, 2015, the Philadelphia 76ers recorded their 27th consecutive loss, the longest losing streak in U.S. pro sports history.
#ThisDayThatYear: Stockton sets record for most games with one team
On November 26, 2000, John Stockton solidified his legacy as the epitome of loyalty and consistency in the NBA.
#ThisDayThatYear: Warriors set NBA record with perfect 16-0 start
On November 24, 2015, the Golden State Warriors made NBA history by starting the season with a flawless 16-0 record.
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: Cavaliers' Kevin Love shatters first-quarter scoring record
On November 23, 2016, Cleveland Cavalier's Kevin Love delivered an unforgettable performance, scoring an astonishing 34 points in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers.
#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.
#ThisDayThatYear: Fitch becomes NBA's first coach to lose 1,000 games
On November 21, 1996, NBA history was made as Bill Fitch, coaching the LA Clippers, became the first coach to reach 1,000 career losses following a 105-94 defeat against Dallas Mavericks.
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.
Presenting top five NBA players with most career three-pointers
The art of the three-pointer has become a defining element in modern NBA basketball, and few have mastered it. These names include Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and James Harden.
#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: Decoding the stats of Nikola Jokic's 2023-24 MVP season
Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić cemented his legacy in the 2023-24 season, delivering one of the most remarkable campaigns in NBA history.
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.
#ThisDayThatYear: Bill Cartwright hits perfect 19 free throws, ties record
Bill Cartwright, a New York Knicks center, etched his name in NBA history on November 17, 1981, by hitting all 19 of his free throws against the Kansas City Kings in a 124-110 loss.
NBA: Highlights of 2023-24 Boston Celtics' championship-winning season
The 2023-24 Boston Celtics won the franchise's 18th NBA Championship, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the finals.
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: Rockets score second-highest first-half points in NBA history (2017)
On November 16, 2017, the Houston Rockets scored a historic 90 points in the first half against the Phoenix Suns, marking the second-most points ever in an NBA first half.
NBA: Decoding Victor Wembanyama's 2023 rookie season in stats
Victor Wembanyama, drafted first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA draft, became the first French and second European player to achieve this.
#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.
2024 NBA Cup: All you need to know
The NBA Cup, the league's second in-season tournament, kicked off on November 12, featuring all 30 teams.