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 25
Bernard King drops 60 at MSG; Kobe and Shaq reunite as opponents; a lockout-shortened season gets underway
Bernard King drops 60 at MSG; Kobe and Shaq reunite as opponents; a lockout-shortened season gets underway
On this date in basketball history: December 25
Bernard King drops 60 at MSG; Kobe and Shaq reunite as opponents; a lockout-shortened season gets underway
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December 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 25
Bernard King drops 60 at MSG; Kobe and Shaq reunite as opponents; a lockout-shortened season gets underway
Bernard King drops 60 at MSG; Kobe and Shaq reunite as opponents; a lockout-shortened season gets underway
On this date in basketball history: December 24
Tim Floyd is forced out of Chicago; Bob McAdoo is traded to the Lakers
Tim Floyd is forced out of Chicago; Bob McAdoo is traded to the Lakers
On this date in basketball history: December 24
Tim Floyd is forced out of Chicago; Bob McAdoo is traded to the Lakers
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December 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 24
Tim Floyd is forced out of Chicago; Bob McAdoo is traded to the Lakers
Tim Floyd is forced out of Chicago; Bob McAdoo is traded to the Lakers
On this date in basketball history: December 23
Chaminade stuns #1 Virginia; COVID-restricted NBA fans return to arenas; the Raptors begin play in Tampa
Chaminade stuns #1 Virginia; COVID-restricted NBA fans return to arenas; the Raptors begin play in Tampa
On this date in basketball history: December 23
Chaminade stuns #1 Virginia; COVID-restricted NBA fans return to arenas; the Raptors begin play in Tampa
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December 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 23
Chaminade stuns #1 Virginia; COVID-restricted NBA fans return to arenas; the Raptors begin play in Tampa
Chaminade stuns #1 Virginia; COVID-restricted NBA fans return to arenas; the Raptors begin play in Tampa
On this date in basketball history: December 22
Bill Russell's NBA debut; Dick Barnett bolts for the ABL; the Heat retire Shaq's jersey
Bill Russell's NBA debut; Dick Barnett bolts for the ABL; the Heat retire Shaq's jersey
On this date in basketball history: December 22
Bill Russell's NBA debut; Dick Barnett bolts for the ABL; the Heat retire Shaq's jersey
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December 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 22
Bill Russell's NBA debut; Dick Barnett bolts for the ABL; the Heat retire Shaq's jersey
Bill Russell's NBA debut; Dick Barnett bolts for the ABL; the Heat retire Shaq's jersey
Player hater’s ball: Eight players who have antagonized an city’s entire fan base
Being beloved by your hometown faithful is the goal of most basketball players, but some took a special pride in the pure hatred they inspired in opposing fan bases.
Being beloved by your hometown faithful is the goal of most basketball players, but some took a special pride in the pure hatred they inspired in opposing fan bases.
Player hater’s ball: Eight players who have antagonized an city’s entire fan base
Being beloved by your hometown faithful is the goal of most basketball players, but some took a special pride in the pure hatred they inspired in opposing fan bases.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Player hater’s ball: Eight players who have antagonized an city’s entire fan base
Being beloved by your hometown faithful is the goal of most basketball players, but some took a special pride in the pure hatred they inspired in opposing fan bases.
Being beloved by your hometown faithful is the goal of most basketball players, but some took a special pride in the pure hatred they inspired in opposing fan bases.
On this date in basketball history: December 21
The first basketball game is played in Springfield; Cincinnati and Bradley go to seven overtimes; Gilbert Arenas brings a gun to the locker room
The first basketball game is played in Springfield; Cincinnati and Bradley go to seven overtimes; Gilbert Arenas brings a gun to the locker room
On this date in basketball history: December 21
The first basketball game is played in Springfield; Cincinnati and Bradley go to seven overtimes; Gilbert Arenas brings a gun to the locker room
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December 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 21
The first basketball game is played in Springfield; Cincinnati and Bradley go to seven overtimes; Gilbert Arenas brings a gun to the locker room
The first basketball game is played in Springfield; Cincinnati and Bradley go to seven overtimes; Gilbert Arenas brings a gun to the locker room
On this date in basketball history: December 20
Sports Illustrated highlights basketball for the first time; Spencer Haywood signs with the Sonics; Bill Russell is fired by the Kings
Sports Illustrated highlights basketball for the first time; Spencer Haywood signs with the Sonics; Bill Russell is fired by the Kings
On this date in basketball history: December 20
Sports Illustrated highlights basketball for the first time; Spencer Haywood signs with the Sonics; Bill Russell is fired by the Kings
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December 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 20
Sports Illustrated highlights basketball for the first time; Spencer Haywood signs with the Sonics; Bill Russell is fired by the Kings
Sports Illustrated highlights basketball for the first time; Spencer Haywood signs with the Sonics; Bill Russell is fired by the Kings
On this date in basketball history: December 18
The Spurs honor Tim Duncan; the Lakers honor Kobe; Flip Saunders is hired by the T-Wolves; Tark the Shark is fired by the Spurs
The Spurs honor Tim Duncan; the Lakers honor Kobe; Flip Saunders is hired by the T-Wolves; Tark the Shark is fired by the Spurs
On this date in basketball history: December 18
The Spurs honor Tim Duncan; the Lakers honor Kobe; Flip Saunders is hired by the T-Wolves; Tark the Shark is fired by the Spurs
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December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 18
The Spurs honor Tim Duncan; the Lakers honor Kobe; Flip Saunders is hired by the T-Wolves; Tark the Shark is fired by the Spurs
The Spurs honor Tim Duncan; the Lakers honor Kobe; Flip Saunders is hired by the T-Wolves; Tark the Shark is fired by the Spurs
On this date in basketball history: December 17
Steph Curry's three-point streak ends; Doug Moe becomes coach of the Nuggets; Gilbert Arenas sets a Wizards scoring mark
Steph Curry's three-point streak ends; Doug Moe becomes coach of the Nuggets; Gilbert Arenas sets a Wizards scoring mark
On this date in basketball history: December 17
Steph Curry's three-point streak ends; Doug Moe becomes coach of the Nuggets; Gilbert Arenas sets a Wizards scoring mark
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December 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 17
Steph Curry's three-point streak ends; Doug Moe becomes coach of the Nuggets; Gilbert Arenas sets a Wizards scoring mark
Steph Curry's three-point streak ends; Doug Moe becomes coach of the Nuggets; Gilbert Arenas sets a Wizards scoring mark
On this date in basketball history: December 16
Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; Byron Beck is the first Nugget with a retired jersey
Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; Byron Beck is the first Nugget with a retired jersey
On this date in basketball history: December 16
Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; Byron Beck is the first Nugget with a retired jersey
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December 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 16
Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; Byron Beck is the first Nugget with a retired jersey
Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; Byron Beck is the first Nugget with a retired jersey
On this date in basketball history: December 15
The lowest scoring game in NCAA men's history; the Philippines win the Asia Cup; Don Nelson and Cedric Maxwell's Celtics jerseys are retired
The lowest scoring game in NCAA men's history; the Philippines win the Asia Cup; Don Nelson and Cedric Maxwell's Celtics jerseys are retired
On this date in basketball history: December 15
The lowest scoring game in NCAA men's history; the Philippines win the Asia Cup; Don Nelson and Cedric Maxwell's Celtics jerseys are retired
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December 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 15
The lowest scoring game in NCAA men's history; the Philippines win the Asia Cup; Don Nelson and Cedric Maxwell's Celtics jerseys are retired
The lowest scoring game in NCAA men's history; the Philippines win the Asia Cup; Don Nelson and Cedric Maxwell's Celtics jerseys are retired
On this date in basketball history: December 14
Chris Paul is traded from the Hornets to the Clippers; Cazzie Russell leads Michigan to an epic victory; a rookie Rick Barry scores 57
Chris Paul is traded from the Hornets to the Clippers; Cazzie Russell leads Michigan to an epic victory; a rookie Rick Barry scores 57
On this date in basketball history: December 14
Chris Paul is traded from the Hornets to the Clippers; Cazzie Russell leads Michigan to an epic victory; a rookie Rick Barry scores 57
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December 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 14
Chris Paul is traded from the Hornets to the Clippers; Cazzie Russell leads Michigan to an epic victory; a rookie Rick Barry scores 57
Chris Paul is traded from the Hornets to the Clippers; Cazzie Russell leads Michigan to an epic victory; a rookie Rick Barry scores 57
On this date in basketball history: December 13
The Nuggets win the highest scoring game in NBA history; Adrian Dantley is traded to the Lakers; Giannis sets a record by dropping 64 points
The Nuggets win the highest scoring game in NBA history; Adrian Dantley is traded to the Lakers; Giannis sets a record by dropping 64 points
On this date in basketball history: December 13
The Nuggets win the highest scoring game in NBA history; Adrian Dantley is traded to the Lakers; Giannis sets a record by dropping 64 points
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December 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 13
The Nuggets win the highest scoring game in NBA history; Adrian Dantley is traded to the Lakers; Giannis sets a record by dropping 64 points
The Nuggets win the highest scoring game in NBA history; Adrian Dantley is traded to the Lakers; Giannis sets a record by dropping 64 points
On this date in basketball history: December 12
Pat Riley replaces Stan Van Gundy as Heat coach; the Lakers set an NBA winning streak record; the Heat set an NBA losing streak record
Pat Riley replaces Stan Van Gundy as Heat coach; the Lakers set an NBA winning streak record; the Heat set an NBA losing streak record
On this date in basketball history: December 12
Pat Riley replaces Stan Van Gundy as Heat coach; the Lakers set an NBA winning streak record; the Heat set an NBA losing streak record
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December 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 12
Pat Riley replaces Stan Van Gundy as Heat coach; the Lakers set an NBA winning streak record; the Heat set an NBA losing streak record
Pat Riley replaces Stan Van Gundy as Heat coach; the Lakers set an NBA winning streak record; the Heat set an NBA losing streak record
On this date in basketball history: December 11
The Big East starts its inaugural conference season; the NBA Silver Anniversary team is announced; David Stern relents on the synthetic basketballs
The Big East starts its inaugural conference season; the NBA Silver Anniversary team is announced; David Stern relents on the synthetic basketballs
On this date in basketball history: December 11
The Big East starts its inaugural conference season; the NBA Silver Anniversary team is announced; David Stern relents on the synthetic basketballs
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December 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 11
The Big East starts its inaugural conference season; the NBA Silver Anniversary team is announced; David Stern relents on the synthetic basketballs
The Big East starts its inaugural conference season; the NBA Silver Anniversary team is announced; David Stern relents on the synthetic basketballs
Dead air: Eight legendary NBA players who struggled as television broadcasters
Playing on television in front of millions is one thing when you're on the court, but for these eight NBA legends, talking into the camera was the real challenge.
Playing on television in front of millions is one thing when you're on the court, but for these eight NBA legends, talking into the camera was the real challenge.
Dead air: Eight legendary NBA players who struggled as television broadcasters
Playing on television in front of millions is one thing when you're on the court, but for these eight NBA legends, talking into the camera was the real challenge.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Dead air: Eight legendary NBA players who struggled as television broadcasters
Playing on television in front of millions is one thing when you're on the court, but for these eight NBA legends, talking into the camera was the real challenge.
Playing on television in front of millions is one thing when you're on the court, but for these eight NBA legends, talking into the camera was the real challenge.
On this date in basketball history: December 10
Gregg Popovich debuts as Spurs head coach; Kareem scores a career high 55; John Barr hits the first verified NBA buzzer beater
Gregg Popovich debuts as Spurs head coach; Kareem scores a career high 55; John Barr hits the first verified NBA buzzer beater
On this date in basketball history: December 10
Gregg Popovich debuts as Spurs head coach; Kareem scores a career high 55; John Barr hits the first verified NBA buzzer beater
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December 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 10
Gregg Popovich debuts as Spurs head coach; Kareem scores a career high 55; John Barr hits the first verified NBA buzzer beater
Gregg Popovich debuts as Spurs head coach; Kareem scores a career high 55; John Barr hits the first verified NBA buzzer beater
On this date in basketball history: December 9
The Lakers win the first In-Season Tournament; Jerry Sloan becomes coach of the Jazz; T-Mac drops 13 points in 35 seconds
The Lakers win the first In-Season Tournament; Jerry Sloan becomes coach of the Jazz; T-Mac drops 13 points in 35 seconds
On this date in basketball history: December 9
The Lakers win the first In-Season Tournament; Jerry Sloan becomes coach of the Jazz; T-Mac drops 13 points in 35 seconds
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December 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 9
The Lakers win the first In-Season Tournament; Jerry Sloan becomes coach of the Jazz; T-Mac drops 13 points in 35 seconds
The Lakers win the first In-Season Tournament; Jerry Sloan becomes coach of the Jazz; T-Mac drops 13 points in 35 seconds
On this date in basketball history: December 8
Brittney Griner is released from Russian prison; Wilt drops 78 in one game; David Stern vetoes Chris Paul to the Lakers
Brittney Griner is released from Russian prison; Wilt drops 78 in one game; David Stern vetoes Chris Paul to the Lakers
On this date in basketball history: December 8
Brittney Griner is released from Russian prison; Wilt drops 78 in one game; David Stern vetoes Chris Paul to the Lakers
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December 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 8
Brittney Griner is released from Russian prison; Wilt drops 78 in one game; David Stern vetoes Chris Paul to the Lakers
Brittney Griner is released from Russian prison; Wilt drops 78 in one game; David Stern vetoes Chris Paul to the Lakers
On this date in basketball history: December 7
Calvin Murphy sets an NCAA scoring record; an NBA referee lockout is lifted; Larry Legend is born
Calvin Murphy sets an NCAA scoring record; an NBA referee lockout is lifted; Larry Legend is born
On this date in basketball history: December 7
Calvin Murphy sets an NCAA scoring record; an NBA referee lockout is lifted; Larry Legend is born
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December 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 7
Calvin Murphy sets an NCAA scoring record; an NBA referee lockout is lifted; Larry Legend is born
Calvin Murphy sets an NCAA scoring record; an NBA referee lockout is lifted; Larry Legend is born
On this date in basketball history: December 6
The Celtics suffer a rare home loss; Bob Pettit becomes the all-time leading NBA scorer; Mexico City hosts a regular season NBA game
The Celtics suffer a rare home loss; Bob Pettit becomes the all-time leading NBA scorer; Mexico City hosts a regular season NBA game
On this date in basketball history: December 6
The Celtics suffer a rare home loss; Bob Pettit becomes the all-time leading NBA scorer; Mexico City hosts a regular season NBA game
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December 6, 2025 at 9:05 AM
On this date in basketball history: December 6
The Celtics suffer a rare home loss; Bob Pettit becomes the all-time leading NBA scorer; Mexico City hosts a regular season NBA game
The Celtics suffer a rare home loss; Bob Pettit becomes the all-time leading NBA scorer; Mexico City hosts a regular season NBA game
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