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A dedication to basketball history, catalogued and ranked for posterity, then presented in convenient list form.
On this date in basketball history: November 25

Alabama almost wins with just three players; Jason Kidd records a historic assist
On this date in basketball history: November 25
Alabama almost wins with just three players; Jason Kidd records a historic assist
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November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 24

Don Otten commits eight fouls in one NBA game; Wilt Chamberlain grabs 55 rebounds; sentencing in the Boston College point shaving scandal
On this date in basketball history: November 24
Don Otten commits eight fouls in one NBA game; Wilt Chamberlain grabs 55 rebounds; sentencing in the Boston College point shaving scandal
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November 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 23

Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks in a massive trade; Bill Russell makes his Olympics debut; women's pro basketball hits a speed bump
On this date in basketball history: November 23
Jrue Holiday goes to the Bucks in a massive trade; Bill Russell makes his Olympics debut; women's pro basketball hits a speed bump
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November 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 22

Bob Cousy steps down as coach of the Royals; the lowest scoring game in NBA history; John Stockton's Jazz jersey is retired
On this date in basketball history: November 22
Bob Cousy steps down as coach of the Royals; the lowest scoring game in NBA history; John Stockton's Jazz jersey is retired
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November 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 21

Ben Wilson is murdered at 17; Bill Fitch hits an NBA coaching milestone; Chris Andersen is the first D-League call-up
On this date in basketball history: November 21
Ben Wilson is murdered at 17; Bill Fitch hits an NBA coaching milestone; Chris Andersen is the first D-League call-up
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November 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Loyal foot soldiers: 10 role players who spent their entire NBA career with one team

With Udonis Haslem finally retiring in 2023, we take a look at some role players who took the Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan route, spending their entire careers with a single franchise.
Loyal foot soldiers: 10 role players who spent their entire NBA career with one team
With Udonis Haslem finally retiring in 2023, we take a look at some role players who took the Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan route, spending their entire careers with a single franchise.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 20

John Havlicek sets the NBA games played record; A.C. Green becomes the "Iron Man"; Hakeem reaches a unique steals and blocks milestone
On this date in basketball history: November 20
John Havlicek sets the NBA games played record; A.C. Green becomes the "Iron Man"; Hakeem reaches a unique steals and blocks milestone
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 19

A night of "Malice" at The Palace; the Lakers replace Paul Westhead with Pat Riley
On this date in basketball history: November 19
A night of "Malice" at The Palace; the Lakers replace Paul Westhead with Pat Riley
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November 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 18

The pandemic forces the first virtual NBA Draft; Magic goes down with a knee injury; the Bobcats are approved as an expansion team
On this date in basketball history: November 18
The pandemic forces the first virtual NBA Draft; Magic goes down with a knee injury; the Bobcats are approved as an expansion team
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November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 17

The Raptors trade Vince Carter to the Nets; Magic sets a Lakers assist record; Chris Webber is traded to the Bullets; Steph Curry's record three-point streak ends
On this date in basketball history: November 17
The Raptors trade Vince Carter to the Nets; Magic sets a Lakers assist record; Chris Webber is traded to the Bullets; Steph Curry's record three-point streak ends
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November 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 16

Connie Hawkins makes his pro debut; Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; the G-League begins play; the Knicks and Nuggets brawl on the court
On this date in basketball history: November 16
Connie Hawkins makes his pro debut; Patrick Ewing sets the Knicks scoring record; the G-League begins play; the Knicks and Nuggets brawl on the court
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November 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 15

Space Jam is released in theaters; Gus Williams sets the NBA steals record
On this date in basketball history: November 15
Space Jam is released in theaters; Gus Williams sets the NBA steals record
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November 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 14

The Syracuse Nationals begin play in the NBL; Dolph Schayes becomes the all-time scoring leader; Hoosiers hits theaters; Chris Paul is traded to the Clippers
On this date in basketball history: November 14
The Syracuse Nationals begin play in the NBL; Dolph Schayes becomes the all-time scoring leader; Hoosiers hits theaters; Chris Paul is traded to the Clippers
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November 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Moral support: 26 notable NBA champions who were not on the playoff roster

Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.
Moral support: 26 notable NBA champions who were not on the playoff roster
Not all of them earned (or accepted) a ring for their efforts, but these 26 players contributed to an eventual champion, though only in the regular season.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
On this date in basketball history: November 13

Wat Misaka becomes an NBA trail blazer; Bob Pettit hits a scoring milestone; Mark Price's Cavaliers jersey is retired
On this date in basketball history: November 13
Wat Misaka becomes an NBA trail blazer; Bob Pettit hits a scoring milestone; Mark Price's Cavaliers jersey is retired
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November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 11

The original NBA 2K hits store shelves; Dirk Nowitzki is the all-time non-American scoring leader; Drazen Petrovic's jersey is retired
On this date in basketball history: November 11
The original NBA 2K hits store shelves; Dirk Nowitzki is the all-time non-American scoring leader; Drazen Petrovic's jersey is retired
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November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 10

Dave DeBusschere becomes player-coach of the Pistons; the Knicks build the "million dollar" backcourt; Red Holzman comes back to replace Willis Reed
On this date in basketball history: November 10
Dave DeBusschere becomes player-coach of the Pistons; the Knicks build the "million dollar" backcourt; Red Holzman comes back to replace Willis Reed
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November 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 9

Bird and Dr. J duke it out; George Mikan makes his pro debut; NBC wins NBA broadcasting rights; the van Breda Kolffs make father-son history
On this date in basketball history: November 9
Bird and Dr. J duke it out; George Mikan makes his pro debut; NBC wins NBA broadcasting rights; the van Breda Kolffs make father-son history
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November 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 8

The Pistons fire coach Dick Vitale; Jack McKinney is injured in a bike accident; the Cavs play their first game in Cleveland proper
On this date in basketball history: November 8
The Pistons fire coach Dick Vitale; Jack McKinney is injured in a bike accident; the Cavs play their first game in Cleveland proper
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November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 7

Magic Johnson announces his retirement; Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain face off for the first time; Steph Curry sets a three-point field goal record
On this date in basketball history: November 7
Magic Johnson announces his retirement; Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain face off for the first time; Steph Curry sets a three-point field goal record
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November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 6

Dr. J goes Hollywood; Shaq makes his NBA debut; James Naismith is born
On this date in basketball history: November 6
Dr. J goes Hollywood; Shaq makes his NBA debut; James Naismith is born
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November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 5

Elgin Baylor announces his retirement; the U.S. wins its first FIBA World Cup title; the Hawks move to St. Louis
On this date in basketball history: November 5
Elgin Baylor announces his retirement; the U.S. wins its first FIBA World Cup title; the Hawks move to St. Louis
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November 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 4

The Hornets and Magic begin play; George Mikan unleashes in the NBA; Billy Cunningham is named head coach of the Sixers
On this date in basketball history: November 4
The Hornets and Magic begin play; George Mikan unleashes in the NBA; Billy Cunningham is named head coach of the Sixers
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November 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 3

Randy Smith is "Iron Man"; Argentina wins the first FIBA World title; debuts for Kobe, the Staples Center, the T-Wolves, the Raptors, the Grizzlies, the Nets in Brooklyn, and the In-Season Tournament
On this date in basketball history: November 3
Randy Smith is "Iron Man"; Argentina wins the first FIBA World title; debuts for Kobe, the Staples Center, the T-Wolves, the Raptors, the Grizzlies, the Nets in Brooklyn, and the In-Season Tournament
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November 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
On this date in basketball history: November 2

The Suns and Jazz face off in Tokyo; the ABL begins play; Andrew Bynum is the youngest player in NBA history
On this date in basketball history: November 2
The Suns and Jazz face off in Tokyo; the ABL begins play; Andrew Bynum is the youngest player in NBA history
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November 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM