Basketball, Listed
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A dedication to basketball history, catalogued and ranked for posterity, then presented in convenient list form.
On this date in basketball history: December 5
ESPN broadcasts its first NCAA game; Dean Smith and Coach K start their rivalry; Karl Malone moves up the career scoring list
ESPN broadcasts its first NCAA game; Dean Smith and Coach K start their rivalry; Karl Malone moves up the career scoring list
On this date in basketball history: December 5
ESPN broadcasts its first NCAA game; Dean Smith and Coach K start their rivalry; Karl Malone moves up the career scoring list
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December 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 5
ESPN broadcasts its first NCAA game; Dean Smith and Coach K start their rivalry; Karl Malone moves up the career scoring list
ESPN broadcasts its first NCAA game; Dean Smith and Coach K start their rivalry; Karl Malone moves up the career scoring list
On this date in basketball history: December 4
Don Nelson takes over as Mavericks coach; the Capitols set an NBA winning streak record; Latrell Sprewell's punishment is handed down
Don Nelson takes over as Mavericks coach; the Capitols set an NBA winning streak record; Latrell Sprewell's punishment is handed down
On this date in basketball history: December 4
Don Nelson takes over as Mavericks coach; the Capitols set an NBA winning streak record; Latrell Sprewell's punishment is handed down
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December 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 4
Don Nelson takes over as Mavericks coach; the Capitols set an NBA winning streak record; Latrell Sprewell's punishment is handed down
Don Nelson takes over as Mavericks coach; the Capitols set an NBA winning streak record; Latrell Sprewell's punishment is handed down
On this date in basketball history: December 3
Wilt Chamberlain makes his NCAA debut with Kansas; the Houston Comets fold; James Harden sets a free throw shooting record
Wilt Chamberlain makes his NCAA debut with Kansas; the Houston Comets fold; James Harden sets a free throw shooting record
On this date in basketball history: December 3
Wilt Chamberlain makes his NCAA debut with Kansas; the Houston Comets fold; James Harden sets a free throw shooting record
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December 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 3
Wilt Chamberlain makes his NCAA debut with Kansas; the Houston Comets fold; James Harden sets a free throw shooting record
Wilt Chamberlain makes his NCAA debut with Kansas; the Houston Comets fold; James Harden sets a free throw shooting record
On this date in basketball history: December 2
The Rockets start the season with a 15th straight win; the Wizards open play in D.C. proper; the Grizzlies blow out the Thunder in record breaking fashion
The Rockets start the season with a 15th straight win; the Wizards open play in D.C. proper; the Grizzlies blow out the Thunder in record breaking fashion
On this date in basketball history: December 2
The Rockets start the season with a 15th straight win; the Wizards open play in D.C. proper; the Grizzlies blow out the Thunder in record breaking fashion
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December 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 2
The Rockets start the season with a 15th straight win; the Wizards open play in D.C. proper; the Grizzlies blow out the Thunder in record breaking fashion
The Rockets start the season with a 15th straight win; the Wizards open play in D.C. proper; the Grizzlies blow out the Thunder in record breaking fashion
On this date in basketball history: December 1
Bill Russell leads the U.S. to Olympic gold in Melbourne; Isiah Thomas is the Pistons all-time leading scorer; Earl Monroe's Bullets jersey is retired
Bill Russell leads the U.S. to Olympic gold in Melbourne; Isiah Thomas is the Pistons all-time leading scorer; Earl Monroe's Bullets jersey is retired
On this date in basketball history: December 1
Bill Russell leads the U.S. to Olympic gold in Melbourne; Isiah Thomas is the Pistons all-time leading scorer; Earl Monroe's Bullets jersey is retired
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 1
Bill Russell leads the U.S. to Olympic gold in Melbourne; Isiah Thomas is the Pistons all-time leading scorer; Earl Monroe's Bullets jersey is retired
Bill Russell leads the U.S. to Olympic gold in Melbourne; Isiah Thomas is the Pistons all-time leading scorer; Earl Monroe's Bullets jersey is retired
Ode to an athlete dying young: 11 NBA or ABA players who passed away during active careers
These players had varying degrees of skill, success and experience in the NBA or ABA, but all had one thing in common: they were taken from us too soon.
These players had varying degrees of skill, success and experience in the NBA or ABA, but all had one thing in common: they were taken from us too soon.
Ode to an athlete dying young: 11 NBA or ABA players who passed away during active careers
These players had varying degrees of skill, success and experience in the NBA or ABA, but all had one thing in common: they were taken from us too soon.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ode to an athlete dying young: 11 NBA or ABA players who passed away during active careers
These players had varying degrees of skill, success and experience in the NBA or ABA, but all had one thing in common: they were taken from us too soon.
These players had varying degrees of skill, success and experience in the NBA or ABA, but all had one thing in common: they were taken from us too soon.
On this date in basketball history: November 30
Lenny Wilkens becomes coach of the Sonics; the NBA's original youngest player takes the floor; the U.S. and Soviets cruise at the Olympics
Lenny Wilkens becomes coach of the Sonics; the NBA's original youngest player takes the floor; the U.S. and Soviets cruise at the Olympics
On this date in basketball history: November 30
Lenny Wilkens becomes coach of the Sonics; the NBA's original youngest player takes the floor; the U.S. and Soviets cruise at the Olympics
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November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 30
Lenny Wilkens becomes coach of the Sonics; the NBA's original youngest player takes the floor; the U.S. and Soviets cruise at the Olympics
Lenny Wilkens becomes coach of the Sonics; the NBA's original youngest player takes the floor; the U.S. and Soviets cruise at the Olympics
On this date in basketball history: November 29
Chris Duhon sets a Knicks assist record; Bill Russell dominates at the Melbourne Olympics; Kobe announces his retirement
Chris Duhon sets a Knicks assist record; Bill Russell dominates at the Melbourne Olympics; Kobe announces his retirement
On this date in basketball history: November 29
Chris Duhon sets a Knicks assist record; Bill Russell dominates at the Melbourne Olympics; Kobe announces his retirement
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November 29, 2025 at 9:05 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 29
Chris Duhon sets a Knicks assist record; Bill Russell dominates at the Melbourne Olympics; Kobe announces his retirement
Chris Duhon sets a Knicks assist record; Bill Russell dominates at the Melbourne Olympics; Kobe announces his retirement
On this date in basketball history: November 28
Karl Malone records a triple-double at age 40; a Boston Garden malfunction causes a game postponement; Reggie Miller drops 57
Karl Malone records a triple-double at age 40; a Boston Garden malfunction causes a game postponement; Reggie Miller drops 57
On this date in basketball history: November 28
Karl Malone records a triple-double at age 40; a Boston Garden malfunction causes a game postponement; Reggie Miller drops 57
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November 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 28
Karl Malone records a triple-double at age 40; a Boston Garden malfunction causes a game postponement; Reggie Miller drops 57
Karl Malone records a triple-double at age 40; a Boston Garden malfunction causes a game postponement; Reggie Miller drops 57
On this date in basketball history: November 27
The original Bullets shutter operations; Nate Thurmond is traded to the Cavs; Nate McMillan takes over as Sonics coach
The original Bullets shutter operations; Nate Thurmond is traded to the Cavs; Nate McMillan takes over as Sonics coach
On this date in basketball history: November 27
The original Bullets shutter operations; Nate Thurmond is traded to the Cavs; Nate McMillan takes over as Sonics coach
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 27
The original Bullets shutter operations; Nate Thurmond is traded to the Cavs; Nate McMillan takes over as Sonics coach
The original Bullets shutter operations; Nate Thurmond is traded to the Cavs; Nate McMillan takes over as Sonics coach
On this date in basketball history: November 26
The players and owners come to an agreement to end the 2011 lockout; China wins the Asia Cup; John Stockton sets a games played record
The players and owners come to an agreement to end the 2011 lockout; China wins the Asia Cup; John Stockton sets a games played record
On this date in basketball history: November 26
The players and owners come to an agreement to end the 2011 lockout; China wins the Asia Cup; John Stockton sets a games played record
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 26
The players and owners come to an agreement to end the 2011 lockout; China wins the Asia Cup; John Stockton sets a games played record
The players and owners come to an agreement to end the 2011 lockout; China wins the Asia Cup; John Stockton sets a games played record
On this date in basketball history: November 25
Alabama almost wins with just three players; Jason Kidd records a historic assist
Alabama almost wins with just three players; Jason Kidd records a historic assist
On this date in basketball history: November 25
Alabama almost wins with just three players; Jason Kidd records a historic assist
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November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 25
Alabama almost wins with just three players; Jason Kidd records a historic assist
Alabama almost wins with just three players; Jason Kidd records a historic assist
On this date in basketball history: November 24
Don Otten commits eight fouls in one NBA game; Wilt Chamberlain grabs 55 rebounds; sentencing in the Boston College point shaving scandal
Don Otten commits eight fouls in one NBA game; Wilt Chamberlain grabs 55 rebounds; sentencing in the Boston College point shaving scandal
On this date in basketball history: November 24
Don Otten commits eight fouls in one NBA game; Wilt Chamberlain grabs 55 rebounds; sentencing in the Boston College point shaving scandal
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November 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 24
Don Otten commits eight fouls in one NBA game; Wilt Chamberlain grabs 55 rebounds; sentencing in the Boston College point shaving scandal
Don Otten commits eight fouls in one NBA game; Wilt Chamberlain grabs 55 rebounds; sentencing in the Boston College point shaving scandal
On this date in basketball history: November 23
Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks in a massive trade; Bill Russell makes his Olympics debut; women's pro basketball hits a speed bump
Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks in a massive trade; Bill Russell makes his Olympics debut; women's pro basketball hits a speed bump
On this date in basketball history: November 23
Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks in a massive trade; Bill Russell makes his Olympics debut; women's pro basketball hits a speed bump
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November 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 23
Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks in a massive trade; Bill Russell makes his Olympics debut; women's pro basketball hits a speed bump
Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks in a massive trade; Bill Russell makes his Olympics debut; women's pro basketball hits a speed bump
On this date in basketball history: November 22
Bob Cousy steps down as coach of the Royals; the lowest scoring game in NBA history; John Stockton's Jazz jersey is retired
Bob Cousy steps down as coach of the Royals; the lowest scoring game in NBA history; John Stockton's Jazz jersey is retired
On this date in basketball history: November 22
Bob Cousy steps down as coach of the Royals; the lowest scoring game in NBA history; John Stockton's Jazz jersey is retired
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November 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 22
Bob Cousy steps down as coach of the Royals; the lowest scoring game in NBA history; John Stockton's Jazz jersey is retired
Bob Cousy steps down as coach of the Royals; the lowest scoring game in NBA history; John Stockton's Jazz jersey is retired
On this date in basketball history: November 21
Ben Wilson is murdered at 17; Bill Fitch hits an NBA coaching milestone; Chris Andersen is the first D-League call-up
Ben Wilson is murdered at 17; Bill Fitch hits an NBA coaching milestone; Chris Andersen is the first D-League call-up
On this date in basketball history: November 21
Ben Wilson is murdered at 17; Bill Fitch hits an NBA coaching milestone; Chris Andersen is the first D-League call-up
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November 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 21
Ben Wilson is murdered at 17; Bill Fitch hits an NBA coaching milestone; Chris Andersen is the first D-League call-up
Ben Wilson is murdered at 17; Bill Fitch hits an NBA coaching milestone; Chris Andersen is the first D-League call-up
Loyal foot soldiers: 10 role players who spent their entire NBA career with one team
With Udonis Haslem finally retiring in 2023, we take a look at some role players who took the Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan route, spending their entire careers with a single franchise.
With Udonis Haslem finally retiring in 2023, we take a look at some role players who took the Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan route, spending their entire careers with a single franchise.
Loyal foot soldiers: 10 role players who spent their entire NBA career with one team
With Udonis Haslem finally retiring in 2023, we take a look at some role players who took the Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan route, spending their entire careers with a single franchise.
basketballlisted.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Loyal foot soldiers: 10 role players who spent their entire NBA career with one team
With Udonis Haslem finally retiring in 2023, we take a look at some role players who took the Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan route, spending their entire careers with a single franchise.
With Udonis Haslem finally retiring in 2023, we take a look at some role players who took the Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan route, spending their entire careers with a single franchise.
On this date in basketball history: November 20
John Havlicek sets the NBA games played record; A.C. Green becomes the "Iron Man"; Hakeem reaches a unique steals and blocks milestone
John Havlicek sets the NBA games played record; A.C. Green becomes the "Iron Man"; Hakeem reaches a unique steals and blocks milestone
On this date in basketball history: November 20
John Havlicek sets the NBA games played record; A.C. Green becomes the "Iron Man"; Hakeem reaches a unique steals and blocks milestone
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 20
John Havlicek sets the NBA games played record; A.C. Green becomes the "Iron Man"; Hakeem reaches a unique steals and blocks milestone
John Havlicek sets the NBA games played record; A.C. Green becomes the "Iron Man"; Hakeem reaches a unique steals and blocks milestone
On this date in basketball history: November 19
A night of "Malice" at The Palace; the Lakers replace Paul Westhead with Pat Riley
A night of "Malice" at The Palace; the Lakers replace Paul Westhead with Pat Riley
On this date in basketball history: November 19
A night of "Malice" at The Palace; the Lakers replace Paul Westhead with Pat Riley
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November 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 19
A night of "Malice" at The Palace; the Lakers replace Paul Westhead with Pat Riley
A night of "Malice" at The Palace; the Lakers replace Paul Westhead with Pat Riley
On this date in basketball history: November 18
The pandemic forces the first virtual NBA Draft; Magic goes down with a knee injury; the Bobcats are approved as an expansion team
The pandemic forces the first virtual NBA Draft; Magic goes down with a knee injury; the Bobcats are approved as an expansion team
On this date in basketball history: November 18
The pandemic forces the first virtual NBA Draft; Magic goes down with a knee injury; the Bobcats are approved as an expansion team
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November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 18
The pandemic forces the first virtual NBA Draft; Magic goes down with a knee injury; the Bobcats are approved as an expansion team
The pandemic forces the first virtual NBA Draft; Magic goes down with a knee injury; the Bobcats are approved as an expansion team
On this date in basketball history: November 17
The Raptors trade Vince Carter to the Nets; Magic sets a Lakers assist record; Chris Webber is traded to the Bullets; Steph Curry's record three-point streak ends
The Raptors trade Vince Carter to the Nets; Magic sets a Lakers assist record; Chris Webber is traded to the Bullets; Steph Curry's record three-point streak ends
On this date in basketball history: November 17
The Raptors trade Vince Carter to the Nets; Magic sets a Lakers assist record; Chris Webber is traded to the Bullets; Steph Curry's record three-point streak ends
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November 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 17
The Raptors trade Vince Carter to the Nets; Magic sets a Lakers assist record; Chris Webber is traded to the Bullets; Steph Curry's record three-point streak ends
The Raptors trade Vince Carter to the Nets; Magic sets a Lakers assist record; Chris Webber is traded to the Bullets; Steph Curry's record three-point streak ends
On this date in basketball history: November 16
Connie Hawkins makes his pro debut; Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; the G-League begins play; the Knicks and Nuggets brawl on the court
Connie Hawkins makes his pro debut; Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; the G-League begins play; the Knicks and Nuggets brawl on the court
On this date in basketball history: November 16
Connie Hawkins makes his pro debut; Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; the G-League begins play; the Knicks and Nuggets brawl on the court
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November 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 16
Connie Hawkins makes his pro debut; Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; the G-League begins play; the Knicks and Nuggets brawl on the court
Connie Hawkins makes his pro debut; Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; the G-League begins play; the Knicks and Nuggets brawl on the court
On this date in basketball history: November 15
Space Jam is released in theaters; Gus Williams sets the NBA steals record
Space Jam is released in theaters; Gus Williams sets the NBA steals record
On this date in basketball history: November 15
Space Jam is released in theaters; Gus Williams sets the NBA steals record
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November 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 15
Space Jam is released in theaters; Gus Williams sets the NBA steals record
Space Jam is released in theaters; Gus Williams sets the NBA steals record
On this date in basketball history: November 14
The Syracuse Nationals begin play in the NBL; Dolph Schayes becomes the all-time scoring leader; Hoosiers hits theaters; Chris Paul is traded to the Clippers
The Syracuse Nationals begin play in the NBL; Dolph Schayes becomes the all-time scoring leader; Hoosiers hits theaters; Chris Paul is traded to the Clippers
On this date in basketball history: November 14
The Syracuse Nationals begin play in the NBL; Dolph Schayes becomes the all-time scoring leader; Hoosiers hits theaters; Chris Paul is traded to the Clippers
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November 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 14
The Syracuse Nationals begin play in the NBL; Dolph Schayes becomes the all-time scoring leader; Hoosiers hits theaters; Chris Paul is traded to the Clippers
The Syracuse Nationals begin play in the NBL; Dolph Schayes becomes the all-time scoring leader; Hoosiers hits theaters; Chris Paul is traded to the Clippers
Moral support: 26 notable NBA champions who were not on the playoff roster
Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.
Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.
Moral support: 26 notable NBA champions who were not on the playoff roster
Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.
basketballlisted.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Moral support: 26 notable NBA champions who were not on the playoff roster
Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.
Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.