Every NBA season carries the possibility of history being made. With this year’s roster shakeups and established stars still performing at an elite level, several records look genuinely within reach.
## LeBron James and the All-Time Scoring Mark
Already the league’s all-time leading scorer, James continues to add to his own record with every game played for Philadelphia this season. At 41, his longevity alone continues to rewrite what’s considered possible for an NBA career, and our top players to watch guide covers his continued statistical pursuit in more detail.
## A Third Straight MVP for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Only 14 players in NBA history have won back-to-back MVP awards, and just seven have managed it since 2000. Our MVP race breakdown explains why a third consecutive award would place Gilgeous-Alexander in truly elite company alongside legends of the sport.
## Team Win Totals
Oklahoma City’s franchise-best 64-18 finish last season set a new bar for the Thunder organization. Whether they, or another contender like a suddenly stacked Philadelphia squad, can match or exceed that mark will be one of the season’s more closely tracked storylines.
## Individual Efficiency Records
Modern NBA offenses continue to push scoring efficiency to new heights, and stars like Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić have both flirted with historic efficiency benchmarks in recent seasons. Our top players to watch guide highlights which stars are best positioned to challenge those marks again this year.
## Rookie Records
With AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson entering the league amid enormous hype, several rookie scoring and efficiency benchmarks could be tested early in their careers. Our rookie of the year race tracker follows both closely as the season develops.
## The Bottom Line
Record-watching adds an extra layer of intrigue to nearly every NBA season, and with this much individual talent and team ambition on display in 2026/27, expect at least a few genuine milestones to fall before the Finals arrive in June.