Every NBA season brings a handful of records within realistic reach, and 2026-27 is no exception thanks to a mix of historic longevity and record-chasing stars.
Longevity and Scoring Records
LeBron James, the league’s all-time leading scorer, continues extending his own record simply by taking the court in what is now a historic 24th NBA season — a milestone no player has ever reached before, detailed further in our players to watch guide. Every game he plays this season adds to a scoring total that already stands well clear of the field.
Team and Individual Marks Worth Watching
- Single-season three-point shooting records, a category that continues to evolve as the league’s pace-and-space era matures
- Triple-double totals, a benchmark reshaped in recent years by guards capable of dominating multiple statistical categories
- Franchise win-streak records, particularly for contenders built around this season’s deepest rosters
Why Records Matter Beyond the Numbers
Record chases often drive national broadcast attention and add extra intrigue to otherwise ordinary regular-season games, giving casual fans another reason to tune in beyond the standings race.
How to Track Records All Season
Keep an eye on our MVP race coverage, since record-setting seasons and award campaigns frequently go hand in hand.
The Long-Term Perspective
Many of the league’s most significant records take years, not single seasons, to fall — which is part of what makes tracking active milestone chases so compelling. Fans watching LeBron James’s continued march up the all-time leaderboards are witnessing a record that will likely stand as a target for the next generation of stars for years to come.
Bottom Line
Between LeBron’s ongoing scoring milestones and a handful of team and shooting records within reach, 2026-27 offers plenty of history worth watching unfold in real time.