NBA.com's Todd Spehr on Baylor: "It's true, Elgin Baylor changed basketball. It's not something uttered flippantly, it's something he really did. His arrival in the late 1950s cam

LeBron James passed Elgin Baylor in rebounds last night and is No. 27 all-time now. He also moved ahead of Charles Jones in blocks for No. 76 in NBA history.Source: Bluesky

2015 — Klay Thompson sets an NBA record for the most points in a quarter, a 37-point third period that powers the Golden State Warriors to a 126-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Thompson makes all 13 shots and finishes with a career-high 52 points.

NBA.com's Todd Spehr on Baylor: "It’s true, Elgin Baylor changed basketball. It’s not something uttered flippantly, it’s something he really did. His arrival in the late 1950s came ...

When NBA fans talk about the best offensive players in the game's history, Kevin Durant is often mentioned. "The Slim Reaper" has a laundry list of accolades and has been a headache for defensive players with his unique combination of size and skill.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds a deep admiration for his fellow Los Angeles Lakers icons, Elgin Baylor and Kobe Bryant. It also happened that Elg and Kobe have both etched their names into Lakers history books as the Top 2 players who have scored the most points in a single game.

Kobe Bryant may be gone, but his "Mamba Mentality" lives on. Five years after his death, Bryant's legacy continues to grow and inspire.

Sasaki’s arrival was a unique affair, with the hard-throwing right-hander being hailed as a key — and economical — part of the team’s future after inking a minor league contract with a $6.5-million signing bonus that was finalized Wednesday.

San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a layup against the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Boy,

With another marquee matchup against the Thunder on Thursday night as a measuring stick, will the Cavs star seize his championship this season?

1959 — In the NBA All-Star game in Detroit, St. Louis’ Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor of Minneapolis become the first co-winners of the MVP award, leading the West to a 124-108 victory. 1979 — Willie Mays is named on 409 of 432 ballots and elected to ...

Great NBA teams can often string wins together. But some teams have been able to do something truly special with long winning streaks.