Breaking: NBA 2025-26 Season Kicks Off with Historic Milestones in Sight; Trae Young, Celtics, Stephen Curry, and More on Track to Make History
Breaking News: NBA’s Upcoming Milestones and Trends to Watch in the 2025-26 Season
The NBA’s 2025-26 season is on the horizon, and with it comes a plethora of exciting milestones and trends to keep an eye on. From record-breaking streaks to historic scoring marks, here are the key themes and potential future trends that could shape the upcoming season.
Assists: Trae Young on Pace to Become the Fifth Fastest to 5K
Atlanta Hawks’ point guard Trae Young is set to make history in the assist department. Currently sitting at 2,748 assists, Young needs just 252 more to reach the coveted 5,000 mark. At his current pace, he could achieve this feat in his 509th career game, which would make him the fifth fastest player in NBA history to reach this milestone.
Did you know? Only four players have reached 5,000 assists faster than Young: Oscar Robertson (467 games), Magic Johnson (472), John Stockton (483), and Isiah Thomas (490).
Three-Pointers: Can Curry Become the First to 5K Combined?
Golden State Warriors’ sharpshooter Stephen Curry is on the cusp of making NBA history once again. With 2,708 regular-season threes under his belt, Curry needs just 292 more to become the first player in NBA history to reach 5,000 career threes, including the playoffs.
Pro tip: Curry is currently on pace to break Ray Allen’s all-time regular-season three-pointers record (2,973) in the 2025-26 season.
Scoring: Durant, James, and Harden Pursuing Historic Milestones
Three of the league’s greatest scorers are chasing down significant milestones in the upcoming season. Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets) needs 1,722 points to crack the top five on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, while LeBron James (L.A. Lakers) requires 350 field goals made to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time record. James Harden (L.A. Clippers) needs 603 points to move into the top ten on the NBA’s all-time leading scorers list.
Team Records: Celtics, Grizzlies, and Cavaliers Aiming High
The Boston Celtics are looking to extend their unprecedented streak of making 1,300+ threes in three consecutive seasons. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies are coming off a season where they saw a 15.9 points per game increase – the second-highest year-over-year jump in NBA history. The Cleveland Cavaliers, on the other hand, scored 9,999 points last season, just shy of the all-time record set by the 1967-68 76ers.
Defense: Orlando Magic’s Stifling Defense
The Orlando Magic allowed just 105.5 points per game last season, the fewest in the NBA. With a strong defense like that, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season.
FAQ
Q: Who is the active player with the most career assists?
A: Chris Paul currently holds the record with 10,825 assists.
Q: Which player has the most three-pointers made in NBA history?
A: Ray Allen holds the record with 2,973 regular-season threes made.
Q: Who is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?
A: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 points in his career.
Stay Tuned for More NBA Action
With these exciting milestones and trends on the horizon, the 2025-26 NBA season is shaping up to be one for the history books. Be sure to keep an eye on these storylines as the season progresses, and don’t forget to check back with 247Sports for more breaking news, analysis, and expert insights.
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