The 2026 NBA Playoffs are nearly upon us, with several players looking to add to their career stats. Milestones at both the league and team level could be reached as the playoffs progress.
Durant Eyes Playoff Scoring Records
Kevin Durant has the opportunity to climb the all-time playoff scoring list. He needs 188 points to pass Tim Duncan (5,172 playoff points) for No. 6. Another 266 points would see him surpass Shaquille O’Neal (5,250) for No. 5.
Durant also has a chance to move up the rankings for playoff field goals. He needs 60 field goals to surpass Karl Malone (1,743) for No. 7 on the list. To reach No. 6, he needs to pass Duncan (1,945), and to reach No. 5, he must pass Bryant (2,014).
In terms of free throws, Durant (1,251) is also within striking distance of Karl Malone (1,269) for No. 4. If the Rockets have a long playoff run, he might be able to catch Bryant (1,320) for No. 3.
James Closing in on Playoff Three-Point Record
LeBron James, who will face Kevin Durant in the first round, also has a playoff milestone within reach. James has 480 career playoff 3-pointers and needs 32 more to pass Klay Thompson (501) for No. 2 on that list. James last had 32 or more 3-pointers in the 2020 playoffs, when he led the Lakers to the NBA title.
Harden Chasing Scoring and Assist Milestones
James Harden, currently a guard for the Cleveland Cavs, is approaching some elite playoff scoring numbers. Harden has scored 3,895 points in the postseason, putting him at No. 14. He’s three points from passing Larry Bird for No. 13 (3,897), but needs 105 points to become the 12th player with 4,000 or more career playoff points. Harden has scored at least 127 playoff points in every postseason since 2010-11.
Harden also has the chance to move up the all-time playoff assist list. He has amassed 1,125 playoff assists, ranking him No. 8. He needs 12 assists to pass Rajon Rondo (1,136) for No. 7 and 19 to pass Rajon Rondo (1,143) for No. 6. A long playoff run could help Harden as he’s 109 assists from surpassing Chris Paul (1,233) for No. 5.
Harden has appeared in 173 playoff games and ranks No. 23 on that list, but is a long playoff run away from moving up to No. 15. Harden is five games from passing Rasheed Wallace, Dwyane Wade and Andre Iguodala (177) for No. 20 and is 12 games
The 2025-26 season is complete, the SoFi Play-In Tournament is here and the 2026 NBA Playoffs await.