Kevin Durant and LeBron James will meet in the primary spherical and each have playoff stats milestones inside attain.
The 2025-26 season is full, the SoFi Play-In Tournament is right here and the 2026 NBA Playoffs await.
Plenty of milestones have been reached in 2025-26, however as we flip towards the postseason, which information are primed to fall? Below are 11 main particular person milestones and several other staff milestones to have in your radar.
Kevin Durant: Points, subject targets & free throws
Kevin Durant spent the common season transferring up in a number of classes and, most notably, passed Michael Jordan for No. 5 on the all-time scoring checklist. Provided he and the Rockets have a considerably lengthy playoff run, Durant can do likewise in the playoffs. He wants 188 factors to cross Tim Duncan (5,172 playoff factors) for No. 6 and 266 factors to cross Shaquille O’Neal (5,250) for No. 5. In his profession, Durant has scored at least 319 factors in the postseasons in which his staff performed at the least 10 video games.
In phrases of subject targets, Durant (1,684 profession playoff subject targets) wants 60 subject targets to surpass Karl Malone (1,743) for No. 7 on the checklist. He’s received a methods to go, although, to attain No. 6 Duncan (1,945) and No. 5 Bryant (2,014). He may transfer to No. 4 in free throws (1,251) as he wants 19 extra to cross Karl Malone (1,269). If the Rockets have an extended playoff run, he may give you the option to catch Bryant (1,320) for No. 3, however is a methods off from No. 2 Jordan (1,463).
LeBron James: 3-pointers
Our Brian Martin has a must-read review of LeBron James’ many stats milestones because the 2026 NBA Playoffs start. We’re specializing in one which are presumably inside attain ought to the Lakers get pleasure from an extended playoff run.
James has 480 profession playoff 3-pointers and wants 32 extra to cross Klay Thompson (501) for No. 2 on that checklist. James final had 32 or extra 3-pointers in the 2020 playoffs (when he led the Lakers to the NBA title), so an extended playoff run will likely be key in passing Thompson.
James Harden: Points, assists, video games performed, steals
Cleveland Cavs guard James Harden isn’t fairly the scorer he was in his prime with Houston, however he’s inside vary of elite playoff scoring firm. Harden has scored 3,895 factors in the postseason and is No. 14. He’s three factors from passing Larry Bird for No. 13 (3,897), however wants 105 factors to turn into the twelfth participant with 4,000 or extra profession playoff factors. Harden has scored at the least 127 playoff factors in each postseason since 2010-11, placing this mark inside vary.
Assists-wise, Harden has amassed 1,125 playoff dimes and ranks No. 8 in that class. He wants 12 assists to cross Rajon Rondo (1,136) for No. 7 and is 19 from passing Rajon Rondo (1,143) for No. 6. An extended playoff run might assist Harden as he’s 109 assists from surpassing Chris Paul (1,233) for No. 5.
Harden has appeared in 173 playoff video games and ranks No. 23 on that checklist, however is an extended playoff run away from transferring up to No. 15. Harden is 5 video games from passing Rasheed Wallace, Dwyane Wade and Andre Iguodala (177) for No. 20 and is 12 video games from passing Robert Parish (184) for No. 15.
Lastly, Harden can transfer into the Top 10 in playoff steals in 2026. Harden has 282 profession postseason steals and wants 11 extra to cross Manu Ginobili (292) for No. 10 all-time. He had 9 steals in the 2025 playoffs and has recorded 11 or extra steals in three of his final six playoff runs, so this mark is attainable.
3-pointers: Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum & Paul George
A trio of All-Stars might make their manner up the all-time 3-pointers checklist ought to their groups get pleasure from an extended playoff run.
Durant has 366 profession playoff 3-pointers and wishes 20 extra to cross Ray Allen (385) for No. 5 in that class. Tatum (292) is barely three 3-pointers away from passing J.R. Smith (294) for No. 10, whereas George (276) wants 19 extra to cross Smith and keep in the chase with Tatum for No. 10.
Team playoff milestones
(Editor’s word: Teams missing an entry means both shouldn’t have a participant inside a sensible vary of transferring up in a franchise’s statistical class in the playoffs, or there may be not a notable stats milestone rating inside vary — equivalent to going from No. 17 to No. 12 in ppg.)
Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum
• Forward Jaylen Brown already ranks in the Top 10 in 9 classes in Celtics playoff historical past and may transfer up larger in 2026. Brown has 2,608 playoff factors in his profession, rating No. 9 in that class, however wants at the least 302 in the 2026 playoffs to cross Sam Jones (2909) for No. 5. Additionally, he’s 11 steals away from passing Marcus Smart (144) for No. 5 in that class and 99 rebounds from passing Paul Pierce (869) for No. 10 in that statistic.
He additionally wants 96 extra subject targets to cross Robert Parish (1,073) for No. 5. He’s additionally 43 free throws away from passing Dennis Johnson (436) for No. 10 in that class and 34 free throw makes an attempt to cross Tom Heinsohn (568) for No. 10 in that stat.
• Forward Jayson Tatum additionally has a number of playoff stats information, rating in the Top 10 in 11 totally different stats. He can transfer up to No. 3 in Celtics playoff scoring lore as he wants 247 factors to cross Kevin McHale (3,182) for that spot. Tatum can also be one steal away from passing Smart (144) for No. 4 in that class and 91 subject targets from passing Parish for No. 5 in that stat.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley
• Guard Donovan Mitchell is gearing up for his fourth playoff run with Cleveland and has made a mark in the staff’s playoff document books. He’s No. 9 in scoring (678) factors, however can transfer forward of J.R. Smith (809) with 132 factors or extra for the No. 5 slot. In the 2025 playoffs, Mitchell amassed 266 factors in eight video games, and one other playoff run like that would have him closing in on Kevin Love (966 factors) for No. 3.
Additionally, Mitchell wants 24 assists to cross Delonte West (141) for No. 5, one other 46 subject targets to cross Larry Nance (283) for No. 5 and 134 subject purpose makes an attempt to cross Zydrunas Ilgauskas (656) for No. 5 in that stat, too. He’s additionally three 3-pointers away from passing Kyle Korver (72) for No. 5 and 84 3-point makes an attempt from passing Kyrie Irving (294) for No. 4.
• Evan Mobley is a former Kia Defensive Player of the Year winner and already ranks in the Cavs’ Top 10 in blocks. He’s on the cusp of becoming a member of the Top 5, needing 14 swats to surpass Hot Rod Williams (53) for No. 5. In the 2025 playoffs, Mobley notched eight blocks, however had 26 in 2024 when the Cavs had a dozen playoff video games. He’s additionally 29 rebounds away from passing Smith (254) for No. 10 in rebounding (Mobley has notched at the least 50 rebounds in every of his playoff runs).
Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon
• There aren’t many stats classes for which heart Nikola Jokić shouldn’t be the Nuggets’ all-time chief. Jamal Murray is the staff’s all-time playoff chief in 3-pointers made and tried, however Jokić can get to No. 2 in that class in 2026. He is two 3-pointers and 20 3-point makes an attempt from passing Michael Porter Jr. (166 3-pointers, 444 3-point makes an attempt) for No. 2 in each classes.
Much like Jokić , Jamal Murray has entrenched himself in Nuggets playoff lore, stats-wise. He is in the Top 10 or Top 3 in a number of classes, and may transfer up in two different classes. Murray wants eight rebounds to cross Dan Issel (393) for No. 4 in rebounds and wishes three blocks to cross Kenyon Martin (32) for No. 10 and transfer right into a tie with JaVale McGee (33) for No. 9. Lastly, he’s 17 free throws from passing Alex English (300) for No. 3 and 43 from passing English (345) for No. 3 in free throw makes an attempt.
• Aaron Gordon is No. 5 in staff playoff historical past in assists (176), No. 14 in steals (36) and No. 8 in blocks (34) and may transfer up in every of these classes in the 2026 playoffs. Gordon wants 82 assists to cross Lafayette Lever (257) for No. 4, wants eight steals to transfer into No. 7 and wants 13 blocks to cross Danny Schayes (42) for No. 5 in that class.
Gordon can also be three 3-pointers and 24 3-point makes an attempt from passing Smith (65-for-169 on 3-pointers) for No. 4 in these classes.
Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green
• In Golden State lore, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry rank at or close to the highest in almost each class. While Green is usually recognized for his playoff defensive efforts, he’s able to scoring and will transfer up in the sector targets division in the playoffs. He wants seven subject targets to cross Rick Barry (693) for No. 3 on the all-time checklist and 5 free throws to cross Barry (378) for No. 2 in that class.
Houston Rockets: Clint Capela
• It’s honest to marvel if heart Clint Capela would maybe be making headway towards Hakeem Olajuwon’s all-time franchise rebounds document (1,602) had Capela not been traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2020. Be that as it could, Capela (468 playoff rebounds) is 15 rebounds away from passing James Harden (482) for No. 3 in rebounds. Capela logged 50 rebounds for the Rockets in the 2025 playoffs, which implies passing Harden is probably going greater than affordable.
Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James
• Lakers standout ahead LeBron James is thought for his defensive expertise and may transfer up in staff playoff lore in two defensive classes. James wants 10 steals to cross Jamaal Wilkes (83) for No. 10 in that class and is 13 blocks from passing Magic Johnson (64) for No. 15 in that stat. For context, James had 10 steals and 9 blocks in the 2025 playoffs, which lasted solely 5 video games for the Lakers.
Additionally, James can transfer up on the Lakers’ all-time playoff 3-pointers checklist. He has 110 3-playoff 3-pointers (No. 5), however wants 15 extra to cross Michael Cooper for No. 3. In the 2025 playoffs, James made 10 3-pointers however in the Lakers’ final playoff run of 10 or extra video games (2022-23), he made 28 3-pointers.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels & Julius Randle
• In simply 4 playoffs price of labor, Anthony Edwards has climbed into the Wolves’ playoff document guide in numerous classes. Normally, we wouldn’t spotlight video games performed, however Edwards is closing in on the staff’s all-time mark and wants 5 playoff video games performed to cross Kevin Garnett (47) for No. 1. That’s not the one Garnett playoff mark Edwards can snag, although.
He wants seven assists to cross Garnett (236) for No. 1 in that class, 20 subject targets to cross him for No. 1 (415) there and 13 free throw makes an attempt to cross Garnett (272) once more. For context, Edwards shot 135-for-298 (in 15 video games) in the course of the 2025 playoffs, together with a 64-for-89 mark on free throws.
• Center Rudy Gobert is, not surprisingly, in the Top 5 in staff playoff historical past in rebounding and blocks. He wants 9 steals to cross Anthony Peeler (32) for No. 5 in that class and may transfer up in the Top 5 in free throws and free throw makes an attempt, too. Gobert is 5 free throws from passing Wally Szczerbiak (100) for No. 4 and 15 free throw makes an attempt from passing Karl-Anthony Towns (170) for No. 3.
• Like Gobert and Edwards, ahead Jaden McDaniels is sprinkled among the many staff’s all-time leaders in a wide range of classes. The most notable jumps he could make in the 2026 playoffs are in subject targets: he wants 31 subject targets and 100 subject purpose makes an attempt to cross Karl-Anthony Towns (207-for-442) for No. 3 in each classes. Additionally, he wants one 3-pointer to cross Nickeil Alexander-Walker (56) for No. 3 there, too. In final season’s run to the West Finals, McDaniels was 87-for-169 from the sector (and 21-for-55 on 3-pointers), so one other lengthy playoff run with comparable stats would push him previous Towns.
• Forward Julius Randle is famend for his scoring in addition to his playmaking and he’s received an opportunity to enter the staff’s Top 5 playoff assists checklist. Randle (74 playoff assists) wants six extra to cross Alexander-Walker (79) for No. 5 and 14 extra to cross Terrell Brandon (87) for No. 4. Randle had 74 assists in 2025, 36 assists in 2023 and 20 assists in 2021 (when he performed for the New York Knicks), which implies passing Brandon’s mark is almost a certainty.
New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson
• Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has loved prolonged playoff runs in every of his three seasons with New York. Those runs have additionally fueled his place in a number of key all-time stats classes in staff historical past, and he’s primed to increase his rating in 2026. Brunson wants 84 factors to cross Dave DeBusschere (1,340) for No. 5, 96 factors to cross John Starks (1,352) for No. 4 and 102 factors to cross Willis Reed (1,358) for No. 3 in scoring. For the document: Brunson scored 530 factors in the 2025 playoffs and has not tallied lower than 306 factors in a postseason since 2023.
Additionally, Brunson wants 108 assists to cross Starks (392) for No. 2 in that class and wants 70 subject targets to cross Bill Bradley (510) for No. 5 there. While this one gained’t occur in the 2026 playoffs — barring an otherworldly and historic sizzling streak, after all — Brunson can also be 76 3-pointers and 174 makes an attempt from passing Starks for No. 1 in these classes, too.
• Swingman OG Anunoby is a dependable 3-point risk and has been one in the playoffs for New York all through his time there. He is No. 5 all-time in playoff 3-pointers made (57) and tried (160) and may simply transfer to No. 3 in the 2026 playoffs. Anunoby wants 13 extra 3-pointers to cross Allan Houston (69) and eight extra 3-point makes an attempt to cross Derek Harper (167) for No. 3 in each classes.
• Reliable huge man Mitchell Robinson is a high quality defender and rebounder, traits he has proven all through his playoff runs in New York. He’s No. 15 on the staff’s playoff rebounding checklist, however is 64 rebounds from passing Bradley (333) for No. 10 in that stat. Additionally, Robinson is No. 4 all-time in playoff blocks for New York (37) and wants 18 extra to cross Charles Smith (55) for the No. 3 slot. In the 2025 playoffs, Robinson logged 127 rebounds and 14 blocks, and comparable such stats would put him in the operating for passing Bradley and Smith, respectively.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams & Chet Holmgren
• Reigning NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is, maybe, one other playoff run away from transferring larger into franchise playoff stats historical past. Gilgeous-Alexander wants 283 factors to cross Shawn Kemp (1,386) for No. 5 in scoring and wants 98 assists to cross Kevin Durant (340) for No. 5 in assists. In final season’s championship run, Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 688 factors and 150 assists in 23 video games. In the 2024 playoffs, he amassed 302 factors and 64 assists in 10 video games.
Another lengthy playoff run may assist Gilgeous-Alexander transfer into the Top 5 in subject targets and subject purpose makes an attempt. He wants 117 subject targets and 265 subject purpose makes an attempt to cross Fred Brown (499-for-1,082) for No. 5 in franchise lore. In that run to the 2026 title, Gilgeous-Alexander was 233-for-504 and, the season earlier than, was 111-for-224.
• Forward Jalen Williams was a vital participant in the 2026 title run and, like Gilgeous-Alexander, is on the verge of transferring up in playoff franchise document lore. Williams is 289 factors away from passing Dennis Johnson (967) for No. 10 in franchise historical past. Additionally, Williams is 5 assists from passing Detlef Schrempf (169) for No. 10 in that stat, 105 subject targets from passing Johnson (357) for No. 10 and 229 subject purpose makes an attempt from passing Serge Ibaka (784) for No. 10. In the 2025 playoffs, Williams scored 492 factors on 178-for-396 taking pictures and registered 111 assists as properly.
• Center Chet Holmgren is without doubt one of the higher inside defenders in the NBA and showcased his worth in that division in the course of the 2025 title run. He’s No. 4 in playoff franchise historical past with 68 blocks and is 39 blocks from passing Kevin Durant (106) for No. 3. That could seem to be a tall order, however think about Holmgren had 43 blocks in 2025 and 26 in 2024, which implies a lengthy-ish playoff run places him inside vary of Durant in 2026.
Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero
(*11*)• Former Kia Rookie of the Year winner Paolo Banchero has solely been to the playoffs twice, however he tends to be productive when he’s there. Should the Magic get pleasure from even an extended first-round keep, Banchero can transfer into the Top 10 in playoff lore in a number of classes. He wants 132 factors to cross Horace Grant (467) for No. 10 and wants 46 subject targets to cross Tracy McGrady (167) for No. 10 in that stat.
Additionally, he’s 20 rebounds from passing Dennis Scott (121) for No. 10 in that stat and is seven blocks from passing Hedo Turkoglu (15) for No. 10 in that stat as properly. Finally, Banchero is simply 5 3-pointers away from passing Darrell Armstrong and Brian Shaw (32) for No. 10 in that stat.
Philadelphia 76ers: Tyrese Maxey
• All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey has confirmed to have a deft scoring contact in each the playoffs and common season. While cracking the all-time playoff document ranks for the 76ers is hard given their prolonged historical past, Maxey can transfer up in a couple of classes in the 2026 playoffs. He wants 28 factors to cross Billy Cunningham (757) for No. 15 in scoring and is 30 3-pointers and 17 3-point makes an attempt from passing Allen Iverson (115, No. 1) and Tobias Harris (237, No. 2), respectively, in these classes. In the 2024 playoffs (Maxey’s final look), he scored 179 factors and shot 22-for-55 on 3-pointers in six video games, whereas in the 2023 playoffs (11 video games), he scored 226 factors and was 34-for-85 on 3-pointers.
Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker
• In Suns regular-season historical past, few have as many information as star guard Devin Booker does in staff lore. Surprisingly, Booker is not No. 1 in any playoff class in Phoenix historical past, however he can transfer nearer to a handful of them in the 2026 playoffs. Booker is 51 factors from passing Steve Nash (1,365) for No. 2 in scoring, is 51 assists from passing Walter Davis (296) for No. 5 and is 38 subject targets and 54 subject purpose makes an attempt from passing Nash (501-for-1,008) for No. 3 in each classes.
Booker can also be six 3-pointers and 42 3-point makes an attempt away from passing Dan Majerle (115-for-324) for No. 1 in each of these classes. Booker final appeared in the playoffs in 2024 (4 video games), ending with 110 factors on 32-for-65 taking pictures (7-for-20 on 3-pointers) and 24 assists. Phoenix’s final prolonged playoff run, in 2023, noticed Booker end with 371 factors on 141-for-241 taking pictures (31-for-61 on 3-pointers) and 79 assists.
