Tag: Kevin Durant

LeBron’s Record Book Legacy Grows Into a Category of Its Own

LeBron James
March 2026

LeBron James’ career is being framed as one of the most statistically complete and durable in NBA history, with records spanning scoring, playoff success, longevity and age-based milestones. His growing total of achievements has placed him alongside Wilt Chamberlain as one of the league’s defining record book figures. The case is built on James combining elite production with unmatched longevity across 23 seasons, including all-time marks in points and deep playoff output. With another major appearance record now within reach, his profile stands apart because he has dominated as scorer, passer, rebounder and iron man across multiple eras.

Durant Closes on Jordan as NBA Scoring List Shake-Up Nears

Kevin Durant
March 2026

Kevin Durant needs 69 points to pass Michael Jordan for fifth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The milestone would be another major marker in a career built on elite scoring longevity, efficiency and the ability to thrive across multiple teams and systems. NBA.com noted Durant is still scoring at a high level in his first season with Houston and remains on course to move past Jordan soon. His climb has been helped by sustained production, modern offensive conditions and durability across nearly two decades despite major injury interruptions

Kevin Durant tells USA Basketball he wants 2028 Olympics consideration and plans to earn it

Kevin Durant
February 2026

Durant said he asked to remain under consideration for the 2028 U.S. Olympic team and does not want a ceremonial spot. He cited his attachment to Team USA, acknowledged age and competition, and said selection should be performance-based; he remains a high-level scorer this season.

Durant Sits With Sprained Ankle After Stepping on Fan’s Foot

Kevin Durant
January 2026

Kevin Durant missed Houston’s game after spraining his left ankle when he stepped on a fan’s foot. Coach Udoka said he tweaked it and offered no return date. Durant was named an All-Star reserve on Sunday. Durant played heavy minutes in a recent win over Dallas, then was ruled out about 90 minutes before tip. Reed Sheppard is expected to start in his place. Houston said he had not missed games for injury this season before now.

Kevin Durant Passes Vince Carter for 10th All-Time in Made 3s

Kevin Durant
January 2026

Durant moved to 10th all-time with 2,291 made 3-pointers, passing Vince Carter. He hit the record-breaking three in the first quarter and finished with 24 points as Houston lost 111-99, with Paul George next on the list ahead.

Durant Passes Nowitzki for Sixth on NBA All-Time Scoring List

Kevin Durant
January 2026

Durant scored 18 points to move past Nowitzki into sixth on the NBA all-time scoring list, now sitting just behind Michael Jordan. Durant entered needing 17 points, reached the mark, and sealed the milestone with late free throws in a 119-110 win, then credited Nowitzki as a personal idol and rival from earlier in his career.

Anthony Edwards Hits 10,000 Points, Third-Youngest in NBA History

Anthony Edwards
January 2026

Edwards became the third-youngest player to reach 10,000 career points during Minnesota’s 131-122 win over Cleveland, joining a short list of under-25 scorers. He reached the mark in his fourth-quarter minutes after a strong all-around night. His pace ranks among the fastest for active players, and he is now one of the few Timberwolves ever to cross 10,000 points.

Sengun Sprains Right Ankle 1 Minute In as Rockets Also Lose P.J. Washington to Injury

Alperen Sengun
January 2026

Alperen Sengun left Houston’s 110-104 loss to Dallas after spraining his right ankle 1:04 into the game and did not return. Dallas also lost starter P.J. Washington Jr. to a sprained right ankle. Sengun landed awkwardly after a rebound and was helped off, while Houston were already without Steven Adams. Dallas ruled Washington out after the first quarter, with both teams hit early by ankle injuries in the same game.

NBA loads Christmas Day slate with its most-watched stars

NBA
December 2025

The NBA’s Christmas Day schedule will showcase nine of the league’s ten most-viewed players across official social platforms, underlining how star power drives fan attention. Dončić, Wembanyama, Curry, James and others headline five nationally televised games, continuing an 18-year run of a full holiday slate. Cavaliers vs Knicks, Spurs vs Thunder, Mavericks vs Warriors, Rockets vs Lakers and Timberwolves vs Nuggets form the broadcast lineup on ABC and ESPN. Only Giannis Antetokounmpo from the social top ten is absent, as the league uses its biggest digital draws to maximise Christmas audiences and commercial impact.

Durant and Harden meet in Houston as top-10 scorers rewrite NBA record book

Kevin Durant, James Harden
December 2025

Kevin Durant and James Harden face each other in Houston for the first time as simultaneous top-10 all-time scorers, days after Durant passed 31,000 points and Harden climbed above Carmelo Anthony into 10th on the NBA’s career list. Harden’s late-career scoring surge after his Houston explosion years now has him chasing Shaquille O’Neal for ninth, while Durant’s sustained efficiency gives him a realistic shot at moving past Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki and even Michael Jordan if he maintains his current output.

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