NBA: News

05 Dec 2024

Los Angeles Lakers

#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!

29 Nov 2024

Los Angeles Lakers

#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.

28 Nov 2024

Basketball

#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.

26 Nov 2024

Basketball

#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.

24 Nov 2024

Golden State Warriors

#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.

23 Nov 2024

Basketball

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.

23 Nov 2024

Basketball

#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.

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.

#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.

19 Nov 2024

Golden State Warriors

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.

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.

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.

18 Nov 2024

Basketball

#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.

#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.

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.

#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.

NBA: 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.