Chasing history: NBA superstars with career milestones in reach entering 2026-27 season

For a long time, certain NBA numbers felt unreachable. But basketball looks a lot different now. Players are lasting longer, shooting more threes and scoring at wild rates, which suddenly puts those "impossible" totals on the table. The 2026-27 season, which begins Oct. 20 with a trio of intriguing games, could end up rewriting quite a few of them. While every team is focused on winning a championship, several superstars are quietly chasing history on their own.