2000 — Utah’s Karl Malone becomes the third player in NBA history to score 30,000 points when he makes a layup with 8:53 left in the third quarter of a 96-94 loss to Minnesota.

In doing so, James (2,533) has now passed Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers legend Moses Malone (8,531) for the 2nd-most free throws made in NBA history. The NBA congratulated "King James" with a post on X.

Former Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons star Dennis Rodman revealed the player who gave him the most trouble on defense during his storied NBA career. Dennis Rodman is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in NBA history.

LeBron James becomes the 2nd player in NBA history to record a triple-double at age 40, joining Karl Malone, who was 105 days older when he did it on Nov. 28, 2003.

The most star-studded team in NBA history, for example, the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers, had 63 combined All-Star selections and 53 All-NBA selections on its roster, outrageously high marks. The Lakers went 33-49 that year and missed the playoffs.

The tanking Jazz will inevitably have a high draft pick in the 2025 NBA draft, but time will tell how it pans out

LeBron James is out here collecting NBA achievements. James turned 40 years old on December 30 and it took him just 3.5 weeks to add to NBA history. During the Los Angeles Lakers 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, James became the second NBA player ever to record a triple-double after turning 40, joining Karl Malone.

2000 — Utah’s Karl Malone becomes the third player in NBA history to score 30,000 points when he makes a layup with 8:53 left in the third quarter of a 96-94 loss to Minnesota. 2005 — Serena ...

2000 — Utah’s Karl Malone becomes the third player in NBA history to score 30,000 points when he makes a layup with 8:53 left in the third quarter of a 96-94 loss to Minnesota. 2005 — Serena ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns had already been named All-Star Game starters before the reserves were revealed Thursday night.

Whenever we see a little separation in their ranks, the standings tighten again. So with apologies to Sacramento and Golden State — both 24-23 but tied for ninth behind too many rivals — here is a look at the eight West teams lined up behind Oklahoma City, with reasons why and why not they might climb as high as No. 2:

Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 — Joe Louis knocks out Red Burman in the fifth round at