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Originally formed as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1946, the NBA took its current name in 1949. Throughout its storied history, the league has showcased a wide array of powerful players, captivating championships, and other notable milestones.

Wilt Chamberlain's career statistics are staggering. Many pages in the NBA record book read like his personal journal. Standing taller than 7 feet and weighing over 300 pounds, Chamberlain was the most dominant force of a generation. Most career rebounds ...

The Thunder came in as the favorites, but the Spurs gave them a historic wake-up call. Oklahoma City had never struggled this much against a single team in one season—until now.

At 41 and with the all-time games-played record in sight, James continues adding feathers to his unique cap. James Jackson, The Athletic LeBron James continues applying his own stamp to the NBA’s record books on a game-by-game basis. Editor’s Note ...

Kevin Durant could pass Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Jordan on the NBA's career scoring list this season. Alex Slitz / Getty Images It’s been quite a seven days for historic NBA statistics. LeBron James’ historic double-digit scoring ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is off to the greatest five-game start in NBA history, a statement not rooted in hyperbole, but in statistics. In Wednesday’s 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the Slovenian superstar dropped 35 points, 13 ...

MIAMI (AP) Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Adebayo had 31 points in the first quarter, 43 by halftime and 62 by the end of ...

From Bam Adebayo's stunning 83-point game to a potential budding Western Conference rivalry, this NBA season had many memorable moments.