Basketball: News
22 Nov 2024
LeBron James#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.
21 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#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.
20 Nov 2024
NBANBA: 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.
20 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#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.
19 Nov 2024
NBANBA: 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.
19 Nov 2024
LeBron James#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.
18 Nov 2024
NBAPresenting 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.
18 Nov 2024
NBA#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.
17 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: 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.
17 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: 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.
17 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#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.
16 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: 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.
16 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: 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.
16 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#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.
15 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: 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.
15 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#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.
14 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationTop 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.
14 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationVictor 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.
14 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#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.
13 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationPresenting 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.
13 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association2024 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.
13 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Bob Pettit becomes NBA's first 20,000-point scorer
St. Louis Hawks forward Bob Pettit made history on November 13, 1964, becoming the first NBA player to score 20,000 career points.
12 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Thunder's Holmgren sidelined for 8-10 weeks with pelvic injury
Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder's promising young center, recently sustained a pelvic injury, sidelining him for 8-10 weeks.
12 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Kevin Love achieves NBA's first 30-30 game since 1982
On November 12, 2010, Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love made NBA history, against the New York Knicks, posting a remarkable 31 points and 31 rebounds.
11 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Pelicans' Zion Williamson sidelined indefinitely with hamstring injury
Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans power forward, is sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a hamstring injury as announced by the team.
10 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Kevin Durant sidelined for two weeks with calf strain
Kevin Durant, the power forward for the Phoenix Suns, has been sidelined for at least two weeks due to a calf strain. Durant suffered the injury during a game and will now miss multiple games.
10 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Suns set NBA record with 107 first-half points (1990)
On November 10, 1990, the Phoenix Suns set a new NBA record by scoring an unprecedented 107 points in the first half against the Denver Nuggets.
09 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Sabonis' historic triple-double helps Sacramento sink Toronto 112-107
Domantas Sabonis, the Sacramento Kings center, made NBA history with a perfect triple-double against the Toronto Raptors, shooting 6 for 6 from the field and 5 for 5 at the free-throw line.
09 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Warriors set record with four players hitting four threes
In a dominant performance on November 9, 2016, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-95.
08 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationPresenting NBA Rookie of the Year candidates, through Week 2
The 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year race is wide open.
08 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Minneapolis Lakers' Elgin Baylor scores record 64 points
On November 8, 1959, Elgin Baylor, the Minneapolis Lakers' star forward, scored 64 points against the Boston Celtics.
07 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Decoding Sixth Man of the Year candidates (Week 2)
As Week 2 of the NBA season wraps, the Sixth Man of the Year race is heating up.
07 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Warriors' Stephen Curry sets NBA record with 13 three-pointers
On November 7, 2016, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry set an NBA record by hitting 13 three-pointers in a single game.
06 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Presenting the top five point guards this season
The 2024-25 NBA season is heating up, with players showing out for their teams.
06 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Chris Paul dishes out 21 assists vs Lakers (2007)
On November 6, 2007, Chris Paul, one of the NBA's premier point guards, is known for his exceptional playmaking ability.
06 Nov 2024
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Embiid suspended for three games after altercation with journalist
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid made headlines after being suspended for three games due to an altercation with a journalist in the locker room.
03 Nov 2024
National Basketball Association#ThisDayThatYear: Kobe Bryant, 18, becomes NBA's youngest player
On November 3, 1996, 18-year-old Kobe Bryant made history as the then-youngest player to ever debut in the NBA.
11 Aug 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsParis Olympics: Decoding USA's gold medal campaign in men's basketball
The USA men's basketball team won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal after beating France, 98-87, in the final of the 2024 Paris Games.
28 May 2024
BaseballTriumphs of the underdog: Inspiring sports fiction you should read
Sports fiction often mirrors life's challenges, showcasing the resilience and determination required to overcome obstacles.
