2020–21 NBA season

{{main|List of 2020–21 NBA season transactions}}

• On September 8, 2020, Marvin Williams announced his retirement from the NBA. Williams played for four teams during his 15-year NBA career.{{cite web |last=Spears |first=Marc J. |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Bucks Marvin Williams Retiring From NBA At 34 Saying He's Been Very Blessed |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29841494 |access-date=September 8, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}
• On September 14, 2020, Leandro Barbosa announced his retirement from the NBA. Barbosa played 14 seasons in the NBA, winning one championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015.{{cite web|title=Warriors Name Leandro Barbosa Player Mentor Coach|url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news-blogs/leandro-barbosa-20200914|website=NBA.com|access-date=September 20, 2020|date=September 14, 2020}}{{cite web |last=Feldman |first=Dan |title=Former Sixth Man of the Year Leandro Barbosa retires |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/former-sixth-man-leandro-barbosa-211955378.html |website=sports.yahoo.com |access-date=September 20, 2020 |date=September 14, 2020 |archive-date=September 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918181758/https://sports.yahoo.com/former-sixth-man-leandro-barbosa-211955378.html }}
• On October 24, 2020, Kevin Séraphin announced his retirement from the NBA. Séraphin played for three teams during his seven-year NBA career.{{cite web |last=Askounis |first=Johnny |title=Kevin Seraphin announces decision to retire |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1118914/kevin-seraphin-announces-decision-to-retire/ |website=Eurohoops |access-date=October 25, 2020 |date=October 24, 2020}}{{cite web |last=Helin |first=Kurt |title=Seven-year NBA veteran Kevin Seraphin retires from basketball at age 30 |url=https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/10/24/seven-year-nba-veteran-kevin-seraphin-retires-from-basketball-at-age-30/ |website=NBA.nbcsports.com |access-date=October 26, 2020 |date=October 24, 2020}}
• On November 16, 2020, Corey Brewer announced his retirement from the NBA. Brewer played for 12 years in the NBA for eight teams, winning one championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-announce-2020-21-coaching-staff|title=Pelicans announce 2020-21 coaching staff|date=November 16, 2020|website=NBA.com|access-date=November 16, 2020}}
• On November 18, 2020, Dorell Wright announced his retirement from the NBA. Wright played for four teams during his 11-year NBA career, winning one championship with the Miami Heat in 2006.{{cite web |last=Askounis |first=Johnny |date=November 18, 2020 |title=Dorell Wright calls it a day |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1130553/dorell-wright-calls-it-a-day |access-date=November 18, 2020 |website=Eurohoops}}
• On November 25, 2020, Aaron Brooks announced his retirement from the NBA. Brooks played for seven teams during his 13-year NBA career.

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• On November 30, 2020, Andrew Bogut announced his retirement from the NBA. Bogut played for five teams during his 14-year NBA career, winning one championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015.{{cite web |title=Andrew Bogut Announces Retirement |url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news-blogs/andrew-bogut-announces-retirement |website=NBA.com |access-date=December 1, 2020 |date=November 30, 2020}}{{cite web |last=Uluc |first=Olgun |date=November 30, 2020 |title=Andrew Bogut announces retirement from all forms of basketball |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30423955 |access-date=December 1, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}
• On November 30, 2020, Evan Turner announced his retirement from the NBA. Turner played 10 seasons for five teams during his time in the NBA.{{cite web |last=Roche |first=Conor |title=Celtics reportedly hiring Evan Turner to assistant coach role |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2020/11/30/celtics-hiring-evan-turner-assistant-coach |website=Boston.com |access-date=December 1, 2020 |date=November 30, 2020}}
• On February 4, 2021, Lucas Nogueira announced his retirement from the NBA. Nogueira played for the Toronto Raptors for his entire four-year NBA career.{{Cite web|date=February 4, 2021|title=Former No. 16 pick, Raptors big Lucas Nogueira retires|url=https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/02/04/former-no-16-pick-raptors-big-lucas-nogueira-retires/|access-date=February 25, 2021|website=ProBasketballTalk}}
• On March 1, 2021, Joakim Noah announced his retirement from the NBA. Noah played for four teams during his 13-year NBA career. He was the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year, and a two-time All-Star.{{cite web |last=Schaefer |first=Rob |title=Report: Joakim Noah retiring, eventually as a Bull |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/report-joakim-noah-retiring-will-eventually-do-so-bulls |website=RSN |access-date=March 16, 2021 |date=March 1, 2021}}
• On March 31, 2021, Thabo Sefolosha announced his retirement from the NBA. Sefolosha played for five teams during his 14-year NBA career.{{cite web|first=Alex|last=Shapiro|title=Report: Former Bull Thabo Sefolosha retires|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/report-former-bulls-guard-thabo-sefolosha-retires|date=March 31, 2021|website=nbcsports.com|access-date=April 2, 2021}}
• On April 15, 2021, LaMarcus Aldridge announced his retirement from the NBA as a result of heart issues and an irregular heartbeat after games. Aldridge played for three teams during his 15-year NBA career, and was a seven-time All-Star.{{cite web |last=Andrews |first=Malika |author-link=Malika Andrews |date=April 15, 2021 |title=Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge abruptly retires due to health scare |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31262807 |access-date=April 16, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}
• On May 19, 2021, Jeremy Lin announced his retirement from the NBA. Lin played for eight teams during his nine-year NBA career, winning one championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=Sam |date=May 21, 2021 |title=Jeremy Lin isn't officially retiring, but acknowledges that NBA comeback appears unlikely |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jeremy-lin-isnt-officially-retiring-but-acknowledges-that-nba-comeback-appears-unlikely/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521234130/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jeremy-lin-isnt-officially-retiring-but-acknowledges-that-nba-comeback-appears-unlikely/ |archive-date=May 21, 2021 |access-date=November 16, 2021 |website=CBS Sports}}

Free agency negotiations were scheduled to begin on October 18, 2020, but that date was delayed. On November 9, it was announced that free agency would begin on November 20 at 6 p.m. ET, with signings permitted starting at 12 p.m. ET on November 22.{{cite web|title=NBA, NBPA agree on 2020-21 season start and adjustments to CBA|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-and-nbpa-agree-on-2020-21-season-start-and-adjustments-to-cba|website=NBA.com|date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 19, 2020}}

• On July 30, 2020, the New York Knicks hired Tom Thibodeau as their new head coach.{{cite web |last=Ballow |first=Jonah |date=July 30, 2020 |title=New York Knicks Name Tom Thibodeau Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/front-office-news/new-york-knicks-name-tom-thibodeau-head-coach |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}
• On August 14, 2020, the Chicago Bulls fired head coach Jim Boylen after two seasons.{{cite web|title=Jim Boylen Relieve as Bulls Head Coach|url=https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/jim-boylen-relieved-bulls-head-coach|date=August 14, 2020|website=NBA.com|access-date=August 14, 2020}}
• On August 15, 2020, the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Alvin Gentry after five seasons with the team.{{cite web|title=Alvin Gentry relieved of head coaching duties|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/alvin-gentry-relieved-head-coaching-duties|work=NBA.com|date=August 15, 2020|access-date=August 15, 2020}}
• On August 24, 2020, the Philadelphia 76ers fired head coach Brett Brown after seven seasons with the team.{{cite web |last=Seltzer |first=Brian |date=August 24, 2020 |title=Brown Relieved of Head Coaching Duties |url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/brown-relieved-head-coaching-duties |access-date=August 24, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}
• On August 26, 2020, the Indiana Pacers fired head coach Nate McMillan after four seasons with the team.{{cite web|title=Pacers Relieve Nate McMillan of Coaching Duties|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-relieve-nate-mcmillan-coaching-duties|website=NBA.com|date=August 26, 2020|access-date=August 26, 2020}}
• On September 3, 2020, the Brooklyn Nets hired Steve Nash as their new head coach.{{cite web |last=Wojnarowski |first=Adrian |author-link=Adrian Wojnarowski |date=September 3, 2020 |title=Nets Hire Hall Of Famer Steve Nash Head Coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29800840 |access-date=September 3, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}{{cite web |date=September 3, 2020 |title=Brooklyn Nets Name Steve Nash as Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2020/09/03/brooklyn-nets-name-steve-nash-as-head-coach |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=NBA.com}}
• On September 8, 2020, the Oklahoma City Thunder and head coach Billy Donovan mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons.{{cite web |last=Wojnarowski |first=Adrian |author-link=Adrian Wojnarowski |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Coach Billy Donovan, Thunder mutually part ways after five seasons |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29840761 |access-date=September 8, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}{{cite web |date=September 8, 2020 |title=OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER AND BILLY DONOVAN AGREE TO MUTUALLY PART WAYS |url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/donovan-200908 |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=NBA.com}}
• On September 13, 2020, Mike D'Antoni informed the Houston Rockets that he would not return as head coach after coaching the team for four seasons.{{cite web|last=Reynolds|first=Tim|title=Mike D'Antoni tells Rockets he won't return as coach|url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/09/13/rockets-mike-dantoni-not-returning|website=NBA.com|date=September 13, 2020|access-date=September 14, 2020}}
• On September 22, 2020, the Chicago Bulls hired Billy Donovan as their new head coach.{{cite web |last=Collier |first=Jamal |date=September 22, 2020 |title=Chicago Bulls Hire Billy Donovan As Head Coach |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2020/09/22/chicago-bulls-hire-billy-donovan-as-their-new-head-coach-landing-one-of-the-biggest-names-available-on-the-market |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=ChicagoTribune.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-name-billy-donovan-head-coach|title=Bulls name Billy Donovan coach|date=September 22, 2020|website=NBA.com|access-date=September 22, 2020}}
• On September 28, 2020, the Los Angeles Clippers and head coach Doc Rivers mutually agreed to part ways after seven seasons with the team.{{cite web|last=Reynolds|first=Tim|title=Doc Rivers out as LA Clippers coach after 7 seasons|url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/09/28/doc-rivers-out-head-coach-la-clippers|website=NBA.com|date=September 28, 2020|access-date=September 28, 2020}}{{cite web |title=Doc Rivers out as LA Clippers coach after 'disappointing' end to season |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29995811/doc-rivers-la-clippers-head-coach-sources-say |website=ESPN.com |date=September 28, 2020}}
• On October 3, 2020, the Philadelphia 76ers hired Doc Rivers as their new head coach.{{cite web |last=Rappaport |first=Max |date=October 3, 2020 |title=Team Names Doc Rivers Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/team-names-doc-rivers-head-coach |access-date=October 3, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}
• On October 20, 2020, the Indiana Pacers hired Nate Bjorkgren as their new head coach.{{cite web|title=Pacers Hire Nate Bjorkgren As Head Coach|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-hire-nate-bjorkgren-head-coach|website=NBA.com|date=October 20, 2020|access-date=October 20, 2020}}
• On October 20, 2020, the Los Angeles Clippers promoted Tyronn Lue as their new head coach.{{cite web |last=Truong |first=Brian |date=October 20, 2020 |title=Clippers Name Tyronn Lue Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/clippers/news/clippers-name-tyronn-lue-head-coach |access-date=October 20, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}
• On October 22, 2020, the New Orleans Pelicans hired Stan Van Gundy as their new head coach.{{cite web|title=Pelicans name Stan Van Gundy head coach|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-name-stan-van-gundy-head-coach|website=NBA.com|date=October 22, 2020|access-date=October 23, 2020}}
• On October 30, 2020, the Houston Rockets hired Stephen Silas as their new head coach.{{cite web |last=Joshi |first=Hiren |date=October 30, 2020 |title=Rockets Name Stephen Silas Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets-name-stephen-silas-head-coach |access-date=October 30, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}
• On November 11, 2020, the Oklahoma City Thunder promoted Mark Daigneault as their new head coach.{{cite web|title=Thunder Names Mark Daigneault Head Coach|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/daigneault-201111|website=NBA.com|access-date=November 11, 2020|date=November 11, 2020}}

• On February 21, 2021, the Minnesota Timberwolves fired head coach Ryan Saunders after three seasons with the team.{{cite web|title=Timberwolves Relieve Ryan Saunders of his Duties|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-relieve-ryan-saunders-his-duties|website=NBA.com|access-date=February 21, 2021|date=February 21, 2021}}
• On February 22, 2021, the Minnesota Timberwolves hired Chris Finch as their new head coach.{{cite web|title=Minnesota Timberwolves Name Chris Finch Head Coach|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/timberwolves-name-chris-finch-head-coach|website=NBA.com|access-date=February 23, 2021|date=February 22, 2021}}
• On March 1, 2021, the Atlanta Hawks fired head coach Lloyd Pierce after two seasons with the team,{{cite web |last=Rehmann |first=Arman |date=March 1, 2021 |title=Lloyd Pierce Relieved of Head Coaching Duties |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/lloyd-pierce-relieved-head-coaching-duties-0301 |access-date=March 1, 2021 |website=NBA.com}} and named Nate McMillan as interim head coach.{{cite web |last=Finberg |first=Annie |date=March 1, 2021 |title=Nate McMillan Named Interim Head Coach of The Atlanta Hawks |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/nate-mcmillan-named-interim-head-coach-atlanta-hawks |access-date=March 2, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}

The COVID-19 pandemic in North America, which pushed the conclusion of the previous 2019–20 season and playoffs into the fall, had delayed the start date of training camp to November 10, 2020.{{cite web |last1=Bontemps |first1=Tim |last2=Windhorst |first2=Brian |author-link2=Brian Windhorst |name-list-style=and |date=June 5, 2020 |title=What we know and don't know about the NBA's return to play |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29267080 |access-date=June 10, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} The preseason began on December 11 and ended on December 19.{{cite web|title=NBA releases 2020-21 preseason schedule|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-releases-2020-21-preseason-schedule|website=NBA.com|date=November 27, 2020|access-date=November 27, 2020}}

The start of the 2020–21 regular season was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBA initially set a target date of December 1, 2020, to start the regular season. However, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggested further delaying the season until at least January because local health orders at each NBA city would limit fan attendance. The NBA receives 40 percent of its revenue from attendance, and thus delaying the season until it was safer to let more fans into the arenas would ease the financial pain.{{cite web |last=Windhorst |first=Brian |author-link=Brian Windhorst |date=August 20, 2020 |title=NBA likely pushing back Dec. 1 start to 2020-21 season, Adam Silver says |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29706616 |access-date=September 6, 2020 |website=ESPN}}{{cite web |last=Toporek |first=Bryan |title=Adam Silver Warns NBA Players About Forthcoming Financial Pain In 2020-21 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2020/05/09/adam-silver-warns-nba-players-about-forthcoming-financial-pain-in-2020-21 |website=Forbes |access-date=September 6, 2020 |date=May 9, 2020}} The NBA also contemplated organizing the schedule such that teams would have less travel, with back-to-back games in the same cities against the same opponent.{{cite web |last=Young |first=Jabari |title=NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league might not start next regular season until 2021 |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/22/adam-silver-nba-start-2020-2021-season-january-nfl-mlb.html |website=CNBC |access-date=September 30, 2020 |date=September 24, 2020}} National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts suggested that the season might eventually have to begin within a "bubble" environment, similar to the 2020 playoffs.{{cite web |last=Bontemps |first=Tim |date=July 28, 2020 |title=NBPA's Michele Roberts says league might need bubble for 2020-21, too |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29554606 |access-date=September 30, 2020 |website=ESPN}}

On October 13, the NBA delayed the targeted start date of the regular season from December 2020 to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 18, 2021.{{cite web |last=Maloney |first=Jack |title=NBA targeting Jan. 18 for start of next season, will give eight weeks notice ahead of time, per report|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-targeting-jan-18-for-start-of-next-season-will-give-eight-weeks-notice-ahead-of-time-per-report/|website=CBS Sports |access-date=October 15, 2020 |date=October 13, 2020}} Later in October, Sports Illustrated reported that the NBA was targeting December 22, 2020, as the first day of the season.{{cite web |last=West |first=Jenna |title=Report: NBA Targeting Dec. 22 Start Date, 72-Game Schedule |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2020/10/23/nba-discussing-season-changes-schedule-christmas-start-82-games |website=SI.com |access-date=October 24, 2020 |date=October 23, 2020}} On November 5, 2020, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) tentatively approved a 72-game regular season that began on December 22, 2020. The season featured a condensed schedule so that the NBA Finals could conclude by July 22, allowing NBA players to participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics; the Olympics were postponed to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.{{cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Tim |title=NBPA reps approve plan to start season Dec. 22 |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nbpa-reps-approve-plan-to-start-season-on-dec-22 |website=NBA.com |access-date=November 6, 2020 |date=November 5, 2020}}{{cite web |last=Trenaman |first=Calum |title=New NBA season set to begin December 22 |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/06/sport/nba-new-season-agreed-december-22-spt-intl/index.html |website=CNN |access-date=November 10, 2020 |date=November 6, 2020}}

On November 17, the NBA announced that the 72-game regular season would run from December 22 through May 16. Each team would play three games against each opponent from its own conference and two games against each interconference opponent. The season would include a six-day All-Star break from March 5 to 10. While the All-Star Game (which was originally scheduled for Indianapolis) was initially considered unlikely,{{cite web |last=McGregor |first=Gilbert |date=January 28, 2021 |title=Julius Randle, Jamal Murray and CJ McCollum among first-time All-Star candidates in 2021 |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nba/news/2020-21-nba-season-who-are-potential-first-time-all-stars-based-on-10-games-randle-mccollum-brown-murray-sexton/pu9tkgtq1vs01ciaqwgrel5ab |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=sportingnews.com}}{{cite web |last=Albertie |first=Quenton S. |date=October 30, 2020 |title=REPORT: 2021 NBA ALL-STAR GAME UNLIKELY |url=https://www.slamonline.com/nba/report-2021-nba-all-star-game-unlikely/ |access-date=November 20, 2020 |work=Slam}} the NBA announced in February that the 2021 NBA All-Star Game would be held in Atlanta on March 7, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Bontemps |first=Tim |date=February 18, 2021 |title=Silver says NBA holding ASG 'right thing to do' |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30924304 |access-date=February 22, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}} The schedule was released in two parts; the first half was released in early December, while the second half was released in the latter part of the first half.{{cite web |date=November 18, 2020 |title=NBA announces structure and format for 2020-21 season |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-announces-structure-and-format-for-2020-21-season |access-date=November 19, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}

It was the latest a season had started, and with the fewest games per team, since the 2011–12 season. That season, each team played only 66 games starting on Christmas Day; this was due to the aftermath of the 2011 NBA lockout.

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Notes

• z – Clinched home court advantage for the entire playoffs
• c – Clinched home court advantage for the conference playoffs
• y – Clinched division title
• x – Clinched playoff spot
• * – Division leader
• pi - Clinched play-in spot

• December 23: Oklahoma City vs. Houston – At least three Houston players tested positive or inconclusive, four other players were quarantined after contact tracing, and James Harden was unavailable after violating health and safety protocols.{{cite web |date=December 23, 2020 |title=Thunder-Rockets game postponed |url=https://www.nba.com/news/thunder-rockets-game-postponed |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• January 10: Miami vs. Boston – Ongoing contact tracing with Miami caused Miami to not have the required minimum of eight players available for the game.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/celtics-heat-game-postponed-due-to-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Heat-Celtics game postponed due to Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• January 11: New Orleans vs. Dallas{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/pelicans-mavs-celtics-bulls-games-postponed|title=New Orleans vs. Dallas, Boston vs. Chicago games postponed|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• January 12: Boston vs. Chicago
• January 13:
• Orlando vs. Boston – Due to testing and contact tracing, Boston did not have the required minimum of eight players available for the game.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/magic-celtics-game-postponed-due-to-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Magic-Celtics game postponed due to Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• Utah vs. Washington – Washington did not have the required minimum of eight players available for the game.{{cite web |date=January 13, 2021 |title=Jazz-Wizards game postponed for Health and Safety Protocols |url=https://www.nba.com/news/tuesdays-jazz-wizards-game-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• Atlanta vs. Phoenix – Phoenix did not have the required minimum of eight players available.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/hawks-suns-game-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Hawks-Suns game postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• January 15:
• Golden State vs. Phoenix – Phoenix continued to not have the required minimum of eight players available due to testing and contact tracing.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/wizards-pistons-warriors-suns-games-postponed-due-to-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Wizards-Pistons, Warriors-Suns games postponed due to Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• Washington vs. Detroit – Washington continued to not have the required minimum of eight players available.
• Memphis vs. Minnesota – Minnesota did not have the required minimum of eight players.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/grizzlies-timberwolves-game-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Grizzlies-Timberwolves game postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• January 16: Indiana vs. Phoenix – Phoenix still did not have enough available players.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/pacers-suns-game-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Pacers-Suns game postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• January 17:
• Cleveland vs. Washington – Washington still did not have enough available players.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/cavaliers-wizards-games-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Cavaliers-Wizards games postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• Philadelphia vs. Oklahoma City – Philadelphia did not have enough available players due to ongoing contact tracing.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/76ers-vs-thunder-postponed-in-accordance-with-leagues-health-and-safety-protocols|title=76ers vs. Thunder postponed in accordance with league's Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• January 18: Cleveland vs. Washington – Washington continued to not have enough players.
• January 20:
• Washington vs. Charlotte – Washington continued to not have enough players.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/wizards-hornets-game-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Wizards-Hornets game postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• Memphis vs. Portland – Memphis had an outbreak.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/grizzlies-blazers-game-postponed|title=Grizzlies-Blazers game postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• January 22:
• Washington vs. Milwaukee – Washington's sixth consecutive postponed game.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/wizards-bucks-game-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Wizards-Bucks game postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• Memphis vs. Portland – Memphis did not have enough available players due to ongoing contact tracing.{{Cite web|title=Grizzlies' next 3 games postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|url=https://www.nba.com/news/grizzlies-next-3-games-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• January 24: Sacramento vs. Memphis – Memphis did not have enough available players due to ongoing contact tracing.
• January 25:
• Sacramento vs. Memphis – Memphis did not have enough available players due to ongoing contact tracing.
• San Antonio vs. New Orleans – Neither team had enough available players due to ongoing contact tracing.{{Cite web|title=San Antonio at New Orleans game postponed|url=https://www.nba.com/news/san-antonio-at-new-orleans-game-postponed|access-date=January 26, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• January 27: Chicago vs. Memphis – Memphis did not have enough available players due to ongoing contact tracing.{{Cite web|title=Bulls-Grizzlies game postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|url=https://www.nba.com/news/bulls-grizzlies-game-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|access-date=January 26, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• February 1: Detroit vs. Denver – Detroit did not have enough players due to ongoing contact tracing.{{Cite web|title=Pistons-Nuggets game postponed for Health and Safety Protocols|url=https://www.nba.com/news/pistons-nuggets-game-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|access-date=February 2, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• February 7: Portland vs. Charlotte – This game was moved to the second half of the season, allowing the Washington vs. Charlotte game that was originally scheduled on January 20 to be rescheduled on this day instead.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-to-adjust-schedule-for-first-half-of-2020-21-season|title=NBA to adjust schedule for first half of 2020-21 season|website=NBA.com|date=January 27, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2021}}
• February 16: San Antonio vs. Detroit – San Antonio did not have enough players due to ongoing contact tracing.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/spurs-pistons-game-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Spurs-Pistons game postponed for Health and Safety protocols|website=NBA.com|date=February 15, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2021}}
• February 17:
• San Antonio vs. Cleveland – San Antonio continued to not have enough players due to ongoing contact tracing.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/upcoming-spurs-and-hornets-games-postponed-for-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Upcoming Spurs and Hornets games postponed|website=NBA.com|date=February 16, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2021}}
• Chicago vs. Charlotte – Charlotte did not have enough players due to ongoing contact tracing.
• February 19: Detroit vs. Charlotte – Charlotte continued to be under COVID-19 protocol.
• February 20: San Antonio vs. New York – San Antonio continued to be under COVID-19 protocol.
• February 22: San Antonio vs. Indiana – San Antonio continued to be under COVID-19 protocol.
• February 28: Chicago vs. Toronto – Toronto had positive COVID-19 test results.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/chicago-at-toronto-game-postponed-due-to-health-and-safety-protocols|title=Chicago at Toronto game postponed due to Health and Safety Protocols|website=NBA.com|date=February 28, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2021}}

• February 17: Detroit vs. Dallas – Game postponed due to winter storm in Texas.{{Cite web|title=Pistons-Mavs game postponed due to severe weather conditions|url=https://www.nba.com/news/pistons-mavs-game-postponed-due-to-severe-weather-conditions|date=February 16, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• February 19: Dallas vs. Houston – Game postponed due to winter storm in Texas.{{Cite web|title=Mavericks-Rockets game postponed due to government shutdown|url=https://www.nba.com/news/mavericks-rockets-game-postponed-due-to-government-shutdown|date=February 18, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• February 20: Indiana vs. Houston – Game postponed due to winter storm in Texas.{{Cite web|title=Pacers-Rockets game postponed due to severe weather condition|url=https://www.nba.com/news/pacers-rockets-game-postponed-due-to-severe-weather-condition|date=February 19, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• April 12: Brooklyn vs. Minnesota – Game postponed due to feared unrest in response to the killing of Daunte Wright in nearby Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.{{Cite web|title=Timberwolves' game against Nets postponed following police killing of Daunte Wright in Minneapolis suburb|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/timberwolves-game-against-nets-postponed-following-police-killing-of-daunte-wright-in-minneapolis-suburb/|access-date=April 13, 2021|website=cbssports.com|date=April 13, 2021 }}

{{main|2021 NBA All-Star Game}}

The 2021 NBA All-Star Game was played on March 7, 2021. Teams were captained by LeBron James and Kevin Durant, and Team LeBron won the game 170–150.

{{Further|NBA play-in tournament}}

The NBA staged a play-in tournament for teams ranked 7th through 10th in each conference after regular season, played from May 18 to 21, to determine in each conference 7th and 8th seeded teams making playoffs. To this end in each conference: 1) The 7th-place team hosted the 8th place team with the winner clinching the 7th seed in the playoffs. 2) The 9th-place team hosted the 10th-place team with the loser being eliminated from playoff contention. 3) The 7th-vs.-8th-place game's loser then hosted the 9th-vs.-10th-place game's winner, with the winner clinching the 8th seed and the loser being eliminated.

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{{main|2021 NBA playoffs}}

The playoffs began on May 22 and operated under the standard 16-team playoff format, with four rounds of best-of-seven series. The 2021 NBA Finals began on July 6 and concluded on July 20.

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• All-NBA First Team:{{cite web|title=Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry lead 2020-21 All-NBA First Team|website=NBA.com|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-giannis-antetokounmpo-stephen-curry-lead-2020-21-all-nba-first-team|access-date=June 15, 2021|date=June 15, 2021}}
• F Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
• F Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
• C Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
• G Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
• G Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks

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• All-NBA Second Team:
• F Julius Randle, New York Knicks
• F LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
• C Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
• G Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
• G Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns

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• All-NBA Third Team:
• F Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
• F Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers
• C Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
• G Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards
• G Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets

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• NBA All-Defensive First Team:{{cite web|title=NBA announces 2020-21 All-Defensive First and Second teams |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-announces-2020-21-all-defensive-first-and-second-teams |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 15, 2021|date=June 15, 2021}}
• F Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
• F Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
• C Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
• G Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
• G Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks

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• NBA All-Defensive Second Team:
• F Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
• F Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers
• C Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
• G Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
• G Matisse Thybulle, Philadelphia 76ers

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• NBA All-Rookie First Team:{{cite web|title=LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards headline 2020-21 All-Rookie Teams |url=https://www.nba.com/news/lamelo-ball-anthony-edwards-headline-2020-21-all-rookie-teams |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 18, 2021|date=June 18, 2021}}
• LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
• Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
• Tyrese Haliburton, Sacramento Kings
• Saddiq Bey, Detroit Pistons
• Jae'Sean Tate, Houston Rockets

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• NBA All-Rookie Second Team:
• Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks
• Desmond Bane, Memphis Grizzlies
• Isaiah Stewart, Detroit Pistons
• Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Patrick Williams, Chicago Bulls

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The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.

The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month.

The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month.

The following coaches were named the Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month.

On July 21, 2020, the NBA and Nike announced that the "Statement Edition" uniforms would switch to the Air Jordan label.{{Cite web |date=July 21, 2020 |title=Jumpman logo to appear on some NBA uniforms |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29508750 |access-date=July 22, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}

• The Denver Nuggets' home arena, formerly known as the Pepsi Center, was renamed Ball Arena on October 22, 2020.{{cite news |last=Singer |first=Mike |title=After 21 years, Pepsi Center to be renamed Ball Arena as part of new partnership |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2020/10/22/pepsi-center-renamed-ball-arena-denver-colorado/ |newspaper=The Denver Post |date=October 22, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020}}
• The Phoenix Suns' home arena, formerly known as Talking Stick Resort Arena, was renamed Footprint Center (previously Phoenix Suns Arena) after the naming rights deal expired on November 6, 2020, to July 16, 2021.{{cite news |last=Oscherwitz |first=Evan |title=Suns Rename Arena, Announce Partnership With Footprint |url=https://sports360az.com/2021/07/suns-rename-arena-announce-partnership-with-footprint/ |website=Sports360AZ |date=July 16, 2021 |access-date=July 16, 2021}}

As the NBA's plans for the 2020–21 season began to take shape, the Toronto Raptors were denied permission to play home games in Toronto as the Canadian federal government ruled that repeated cross-border trips by the Raptors and their opponents would be a major health risk due to the different levels of COVID-19 cases in the United States and Canada. This is similar to what happened to the Raptors' Major League Baseball counterpart, the Toronto Blue Jays, who were forced to play their 2020 home games in Buffalo{{cite web |date=November 13, 2020 |title=Canadian officials concerned over Raptors' cross-border travel |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30311714 |access-date=November 20, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} and would later play their 2021 home games at their spring training home of Dunedin, Florida.

After looking at several U.S. cities,{{cite web|title=U.S. Cities Vying to Host the Raptors Next Season|url=https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-may-play-nba-games-united-states|website=SI.com|date=October 27, 2020|access-date=November 20, 2020}} the Raptors announced on November 20, 2020, that they would play their home games at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida during the 2020–21 season.{{cite web |last=Rose |first=Aaron |date=November 20, 2020 |title=Toronto Raptors to Start Season in Tampa |url=https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-nba-season-tampa-bay-florida |access-date=November 20, 2020 |website=SI.com}} This marked the first time since the then-named New Orleans Hornets in 2007 that an NBA team was temporarily displaced from their home city. The team, dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, had played in Oklahoma City for the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons as the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.

By July 21, 2021, all teams except the Oklahoma City Thunder allowed spectators to attend home games.{{Cite web|last=Newman|first=Logan|date=May 3, 2021|title=Chris Paul: Happy to be back in OKC, sad fans aren't in stadium|url=https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2021/05/02/chris-paul-happy-to-be-back-in-okc-sad-fans-arent-in-stadium/|url-status=live|access-date=May 9, 2021|website=OKC Thunder Wire|publisher=USA Today|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503012028/https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2021/05/02/chris-paul-happy-to-be-back-in-okc-sad-fans-arent-in-stadium/ |archive-date=May 3, 2021 }} Only seven teams had played all of their games with spectators since the start of the season.{{Cite web |title=Which NBA arenas will allow fans during the 2020-21 season? |url=https://ca.nba.com/news/which-nba-arenas-will-allow-fans-to-start-the-2020-21-nba-season/1xjxebnff02i3183pybejqkvmf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222162413/https://ca.nba.com/news/which-nba-arenas-will-allow-fans-to-start-the-2020-21-nba-season/1xjxebnff02i3183pybejqkvmf |archive-date=December 22, 2020 |access-date=March 5, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}

On February 10, 2021, Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo announced that the state would allow large sports venues to host spectators at 10% of their capacity beginning February 23, 2021, affecting the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks. All spectators must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of the event, and may also be required to submit to a rapid test if their PCR test was within more than 48 hours of the event.{{Cite web |last=Higgins-Dunn |first=Noah |date=February 10, 2021 |title=New York Gov. Cuomo says Barclays Center, other large arenas in the state, can reopen starting Feb. 23 |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/10/new-york-gov-cuomo-says-barclays-center-other-large-arenas-in-the-state-can-reopen-starting-feb-23.html |access-date=March 1, 2021 |website=CNBC}} In late March, Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden announced that the testing requirement would be waived for spectators who are fully vaccinated (second dose received no fewer than 14 days prior to the event).{{Cite web|title=MSG, Barclays Center welcoming fully vaccinated fans back, other businesses likely to follow|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/msg-barclays-center-welcoming-fully-vaccinated-fans-back/story?id=76635382|url-status=live|access-date=April 28, 2021|website=ABC News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331122723/https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/msg-barclays-center-welcoming-fully-vaccinated-fans-back/story?id=76635382 |archive-date=March 31, 2021 }}

On April 2, Governor of California Gavin Newsom announced that the state will begin allowing indoor event and sports venues to resume operations on April 15. In regions under the "Substantial" (red) tier, capacity is capped at 20%, and all attendees are required to provide proof of a recent negative test or that they are fully vaccinated. In the "Moderate" (orange) tier, capacity is capped at 10%, but can be raised to 35% if all attendees are required to provide proof of a recent negative test, or that they are fully vaccinated.

This was the fifth year of the current nine-year contracts with ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV.{{cite web |date=February 14, 2016 |title=NBA extends television deals with ESPN, TNT |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/11652297 |access-date=July 12, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}

To reduce on-site staff, ESPN and TNT leverage the home team's rightsholder as a host broadcaster for some of their games. They send a neutral "world feed" and other camera feeds to the network, which then added commentary and surrounding coverage. ESPN and TNT are also deploying additional cameras specific to their broadcasts, and ESPN may provide a supplemental on-site presence if the local broadcaster does not have enough capacity to support the host model. ESPN stated that some (roughly half) of their games, particularly marquee games exclusive to ESPN and ABC, would be produced on-site with an existing hybrid model (where some producers and graphics operators work from ESPN's studios in Bristol, Connecticut). TNT also planned to begin doing some games on-site beginning with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.{{Cite web|last=Dachman|first=Jason|title=NBA 2020 Tipoff: ESPN Plans 50-50 Split Between Onsite and REMI Game Productions|url=https://www.sportsvideo.org/2020/12/23/nba-2020-tipoff-espn-plans-50-50-split-between-onsite-and-remi-game-productions/|access-date=January 3, 2021|website=Sports Video Group|date=December 23, 2020}}{{Cite web|last=Hernandez|first=Kristian|title=NBA 2020 Tipoff: Turner Sports Opts for 'At-Home' Production Until MLK Day|url=https://www.sportsvideo.org/2020/12/22/nba-2020-tipoff-turner-sports-opts-for-at-home-production-until-mlk-day/|access-date=January 3, 2021|website=Sports Video Group|date=December 22, 2020}}

On December 26, 2020, it was announced that Fox Sports Networks had acquired rights to simulcast 36 Toronto Raptors games locally in the Tampa Bay area through at least the first half of the season. All of the games were carried via the Fox Sports Go app, with selected games to also air on television via Fox Sports Sun (15) and Fox Sports Florida (2).{{Cite web|title=Raptors games to be shown locally on TV|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/raptors/2020/12/26/raptors-games-to-be-shown-locally-on-tv/|access-date=January 3, 2021|website=Tampa Bay Times}}

On March 31, 2021, the Fox Sports Networks rebranded as Bally Sports, as part of an agreement between majority-owner Sinclair Broadcast Group and casino operator Bally's Corporation.{{Cite web|last=Balderston|first=Michael|date=January 27, 2021|title=Sinclair, Bally Reveal Bally Sports Rebrand for RSNs|url=https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/sinclair-bally-reveal-bally-sports-rebrand|access-date=January 28, 2021|work=TVTechnology}}{{Cite web|date=November 19, 2020|title=Farewell, Fox Sports West. Hello, Bally Sports|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-11-18/fox-sports-west-bally-sports-prime-ticket|access-date=January 28, 2021|work=Los Angeles Times}}{{Cite web|last=Patel|first=Sahil|date=March 18, 2021|title=Sinclair Starts Marketing Push for Its Forthcoming Bally Sports Networks|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/sinclair-starts-marketing-push-for-its-forthcoming-bally-sports-networks-11616063400|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318103810/https://www.wsj.com/articles/sinclair-starts-marketing-push-for-its-forthcoming-bally-sports-networks-11616063400 |archive-date=March 18, 2021 |access-date=March 23, 2021|website=The Wall Street Journal}}

• On May 13, 2020, the NBA announced that Spalding's partnership with the league as official game ball supplier would end after this season. The league signed an agreement with Wilson for the latter to return as the NBA's official ball brand that would take effect in the 2021–22 season.{{cite news |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/13/nba-drops-spalding-as-maker-of-official-basketball-after-more-than-30-years.html |title=NBA drops Spalding as maker of official basketball after more than 30 years |first=Jabari |last=Young |publisher=CNBC |date=May 13, 2020 |access-date=June 22, 2021}} Spalding was the official supplier of game balls since the start of the 1983–84 season.
• On December 26, 2020, Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards became the fourth player to record triple-doubles in the first two games of a season.{{cite web|title=Westbrook becomes 4th with two triple-doubles to begin season|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/russell-westbrook-joins-elite-company-two-triple-doubles-begin-season|website=nbcsports.com|date=December 26, 2020|access-date=December 27, 2020}} On December 29, he became the second player after Oscar Robertson to record triple-doubles in their first three games of a season.{{cite web|title=Russell Westbrook joins Oscar Robertson, starts season with three triple-doubles|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/russell-westbrook-joins-oscar-robertson-045226164.html|website=yahoosports.com|date=December 29, 2020|access-date=December 31, 2020|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115144610/https://sports.yahoo.com/russell-westbrook-joins-oscar-robertson-045226164.html}}
• On December 27, 2020, the Dallas Mavericks recorded the largest-ever halftime lead in a game, with a 50-point advantage over the Los Angeles Clippers (77–27).{{cite web|title=Mavericks set record with 50-point halftime lead over Clippers|url=https://www.nba.com/news/mavericks-set-record-with-50-point-halftime-lead-over-clippers|website=NBA.com|date=December 27, 2020|access-date=December 27, 2020}}
• On December 27, 2020, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors became the third player ever to reach 2,500 career 3-pointers.{{cite web|title=Stephen Curry third player, fastest ever to reach 2,500 career 3-pointers|url=https://www.nba.com/news/stephen-curry-third-player-fastest-ever-to-reach-2500-career-3-pointers|website=NBA.com|date=December 27, 2020|access-date=December 27, 2020}}
• On December 29, 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks set a new record for most three-point field goals made in a game with 29 against the Miami Heat, breaking the previous record of 27 set by the Houston Rockets on April 7, 2019.{{cite web|title=Bucks set NBA record for 3-pointers in blowout of Heat|url=https://www.nba.com/news/bucks-set-nba-record-for-3-pointers-in-blowout-of-heat|website=NBA.com|date=December 29, 2020|access-date=December 30, 2020}}
• On December 30, 2020, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers became the first player to reach 1,000 consecutive regular season games with at least 10 points.{{cite web|title=LeBron James extends record streak of 10-point games to 1,000|url=https://www.nba.com/news/lebron-james-on-cusp-of-1000-straight-double-digit-scoring-games|website=NBA.com|date=December 30, 2020|access-date=December 31, 2020}}
• On January 1, 2021, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers passed Tim Duncan for 14th on the NBA all-time scoring list.{{cite web|title=Carmelo Anthony passes Tim Duncan for 14th in career scoring|url=https://www.nba.com/news/carmelo-anthony-passes-tim-duncan-for-14th-in-career-scoring|website=NBA.com|date=January 2, 2021|access-date=January 3, 2021}}
• On January 6, 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons took a knee for their first possessions in protest to the announcement that criminal charges would not be filed against police officers in the Jacob Blake shooting. The Bucks held the ball for seven seconds in reference to Blake's seven gunshots.{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2021 |title=Bucks, Pistons take knee on opening possessions |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30665108 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}} Various teams linked arms at center court in unison during the anthem in response to the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol.{{Cite magazine |last=Pina |first=Michael |title=NBA's Fight for Social Justice Emboldened After U.S. Capitol Siege |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2021/01/07/nba-us-capitol-siege-reaction |date=January 7, 2021 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}
• On January 7, 2021, Duncan Robinson of the Miami Heat became the fastest player to reach 300 career three-pointers. He made it in a span of only 95 games, surpassing both Luka Dončić's and Damian Lillard's previous record within 117 games.{{cite web |last=Flavius |first=Lou |date=January 7, 2021 |title=Duncan Robinson becomes fastest NBA player to make 300 threes |url=https://www.talkbasket.net/117706-duncan-robinson-becomes-fastest-nba-player-to-make-300-threes |access-date=January 7, 2021 |publisher=TalkBasket}}
• On January 8, 2021, the Toronto Raptors set a new franchise record for points in a single regular season game, scoring 144 points against the Sacramento Kings on the road.{{cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jason |title=Raptors set franchise scoring record after rallying from 19-point deficit to beat Kings |url=https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article248376850.html |website=sacbee.com |access-date=January 8, 2021 |date=January 8, 2021}}
• On January 9, 2021, LaMelo Ball posted a triple-double for the Charlotte Hornets against the Atlanta Hawks, becoming the youngest player ever to record a triple-double, at the age of 19 years and 140 days. He surpassed the previous record held by Markelle Fultz, who recorded a triple-double aged 19 years and 317 days.{{cite web|title=Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball becomes youngest to post triple-double|url=https://www.nba.com/news/hornets-rookie-lamelo-ball-becomes-youngest-to-post-triple-double|website=NBA.com|date=January 9, 2021|access-date=January 9, 2021}}
• On January 16, 2021, James Harden of the Brooklyn Nets posted a triple-double against the Orlando Magic, becoming the seventh player to record a triple-double during his team debut.{{Cite web|title=No practice, no problem: Harden posts triple-double in Nets debut|url=https://www.nba.com/news/no-practice-no-problem-harden-posts-triple-double-in-nets-debut|website=NBA.com|date=January 16, 2021|access-date=January 16, 2021}}
• On January 20, 2021, Clint Capela of the Atlanta Hawks became the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2004 to record 25 points, 25 rebounds and 5 blocks in a single game, doing so against the Detroit Pistons.{{Cite web|title=Hawks' Clint Capela matches Shaquille O'Neal with historically dominant interior performance|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/hawks-clint-capela-matches-shaquille-oneal-with-historically-dominant-interior-performance/|website=CBSSports.com|date=January 21, 2021|access-date=January 21, 2021}}
• On January 20, 2021, Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz became the fastest player to reach 600 three-pointers. He did it in just 240 games, beating the previous record of 244 games set by Buddy Hield in 2019.{{Cite web|date=January 22, 2021|title=Donovan Mitchell Fastest Player In NBA History To Hit 600 Threes|url=https://kslsports.com/451551/donovan-mitchell-fastest-player-in-nba-history-to-hit-600-threes/?|access-date=January 22, 2021|website=KSL Sports}}
• On January 23, 2021, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors passed Reggie Miller for second place on the NBA all-time three-point list.{{Cite web|title=Stephen Curry passes Reggie Miller for No. 2 all-time in 3-pointers made|url=https://www.nba.com/news/curry-set-to-pass-miller-for-no-2-all-time-in-3-pointers-made|website=NBA.com|date=January 23, 2021|access-date=January 24, 2021}}
• On January 29, 2021, Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards passed Maurice Cheeks for 13th place on the NBA all-time assist list.{{Cite web|title=Russell Westbrook rises to 13th all-time in assists|url=https://www.nba.com/news/russell-westbrook-rises-to-13th-all-time-in-assists|website=NBA.com|date=January 29, 2021|access-date=January 30, 2021}}
• On January 29, 2021, Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks became the fastest player to reach 400 career three-pointers doing it in 159 games, surpassing the previous total of 163 games set by Damian Lillard.{{cite web |last=Lord |first=Alex |title=Hawks: Trae Young is the fastest player to reach 400 3 pointers in NBA history |url=https://www.sportstalkatl.com/hawks-trae-young-fastest-player-to-reach-400-3s/ |website=SportsTalkATL.com |access-date=February 1, 2021 |date=January 31, 2021}}
• On February 2, 2021, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers passed Dominique Wilkins for 13th on the NBA all-time scoring list.{{cite web |last=Rohrbach |first=Ben |title=Carmelo Anthony passes Dominique Wilkins for 13th on NBA's all-time scoring list |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/carmelo-anthony-passes-dominique-wilkins-for-13th-on-nbas-all-time-scoring-list-025727845.html |website=sports.yahoo.com |access-date=February 2, 2021 |date=February 2, 2021}}
• On February 4, 2021, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers passed Wilt Chamberlain for third place on the NBA all-time field goal list.{{Cite web|title=LeBron James passes Wilt Chamberlain for third place on NBA's all-time field goal list|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-passes-wilt-chamberlain-for-third-place-on-nbas-all-time-field-goal-list/|access-date=February 5, 2021|website=CBSSports.com|date=February 5, 2021 }}
• On February 6, 2021, Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets became the first center since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1975 to record 50 points and 10 assists.{{Cite web|title=Nikola Jokic first center since Kareem to put up 50 points, 10 assists|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-scores-career-high-50-points-in-losing-effort|website=NBA.com|date=February 6, 2021|access-date=February 7, 2021}}
• On February 9, 2021, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers passed Oscar Robertson for 12th on the NBA all-time scoring list.{{Cite web|title=Carmelo Anthony rises to No. 12 on NBA's all-time scoring list|url=https://www.nba.com/news/carmelo-anthony-rises-to-no-12-on-nbas-all-time-scoring-list|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• On February 19, 2021, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers became the third player in NBA history to reach 35,000 career points joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone.{{Cite web|title=LeBron James joins Abdul-Jabbar, Malone as only players to reach 35,000 career points|url=https://www.nba.com/news/lebron-james-joins-abdul-jabbar-malone-as-only-players-to-reach-35000-career-points|access-date=February 19, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• On February 19, 2021, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, in a game against the Sacramento Kings, became the first pair of teammates to each record a triple-double on multiple occasions. The duo first accomplished this feat on December 10, 2019, in a game against the Atlanta Hawks.{{Cite web|title=Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo first teammates to triple-double in same game more than once|url=https://www.nba.com/news/jimmy-butler-bam-adebayo-first-teammates-to-triple-double-in-same-game-more-than-once|access-date=February 19, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• On February 19, 2021, Jamal Murray had the most points (50) without a free throw attempted.{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=Sam |date=February 19, 2021 |title=Nuggets' Jamal Murray posts the second most efficient 50-point performance in NBA history in win over Cavs |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nuggets-jamal-murray-posts-the-second-most-efficient-50-point-performance-in-nba-history-in-win-over-cavs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927030928/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nuggets-jamal-murray-posts-the-second-most-efficient-50-point-performance-in-nba-history-in-win-over-cavs/ |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=September 27, 2023 |website=cbssports.com}}{{Cite web |title=Top 25 most points without a free throw in a game |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-points-without-a-free-throw-in-a-game |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=statmuse.com}}
• On February 20, 2021, Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns passed Oscar Robertson for sixth place on the NBA all-time assist list.{{Cite web|title=Chris Paul surpasses Oscar Robertson for 6th in career assists|url=https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-surpasses-oscar-robertson-for-6th-in-career-assists|access-date=February 21, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• On February 23, 2021, the Denver Nuggets broke the record for fewest turnovers (1) by a team in a game.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/nba-least-turnovers-in-a-game-by-a-team|title=nba least turnovers in a game by a team|date=December 8, 2023|website=}}{{Cite web |title=Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets Box Score, February 23, 2021 |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/202102230DEN.html |access-date=February 24, 2021 |website=Basketball-Reference.com |language=en}}
• On March 3, 2021, T. J. McConnell of the Indiana Pacers set several records. The first record was most steals in a half with 9. He also became the first player since Mookie Blaylock to record a triple-double with steals and the sixth player overall. He did this all off the bench which is also an NBA record.{{Cite web|title=T.J. McConnell sets NBA record with 9 steals in first half|url=https://www.nba.com/news/t-j-mcconnell-sets-nba-record-with-9-steals-in-first-half|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• On March 3, 2021, Mason Plumlee and Dennis Smith Jr. of the Detroit Pistons became the 13th time a pair of teammates each had a triple-double in a game.{{Cite web|title=Plumlee, Smith each notch triple-doubles as Pistons dispose of Raptors, 129-105|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/03/03/plumlee-smith-each-notch-triple-doubles-pistons-dispose-raptors/6902705002/|access-date=March 5, 2021|website=detroitnews.com}}
• On March 11, 2021, Duncan Robinson of the Miami Heat became the fastest player to record 400 made career three-pointers, doing it in a span of 125 games, surpassing previous record set by Trae Young at 159 games earlier on January 29, 2021. Robinson made this feat by scoring only nine points, all in three-pointers in a game won against the Orlando Magic. Currently, Robinson holds the record of being the fastest player ever to reach three three-pointers-made milestones—200 in 69 games, 300 in 95 games, and now 400 in 125 games.{{cite web|url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/player/duncan-robinson-9833/career-stats?playerStatsBreakdown=totals&seasonType=regularSeason|publisher=StatMuse.com|title=Duncan Robinson Career Stats|date=March 11, 2021|access-date=March 11, 2021}}
• On March 13, 2021, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 11th place on the NBA all-time scoring list.{{Cite web|last=McAllister|first=Mike|title=Carmelo Anthony Passes Hakeem Olajuwon on NBA All-Time Scoring List|url=https://www.si.com/college/syracuse/basketball/carmelo-anthony-hakeem-olajuwon-all-time-scoring-list|access-date=March 14, 2021|work=Sports Illustrated Syracuse Orange News, Analysis and More|date=March 13, 2021 }}
• On March 27, 2021, Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs became the third coach in NBA history to reach 1,300 career wins with a 120–104 win against the Chicago Bulls.{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Michael C. |date=March 28, 2021 |title=Gregg Popovich becomes 3rd coach in NBA history to reach 1,300 wins |url=https://www.nba.com/news/gregg-popovich-becomes-3rd-head-coach-to-reach-1300-wins |access-date=March 29, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• On March 29, 2021, Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards became the third player to record a 30–10–20 triple-double, joining Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson. He also became the first player to record a triple-double with 35 points and 20 assists, with his 35 points, 21 assists and 14 rebounds.{{cite web|title=Russell Westbrook first to log 30-10-20 triple-double since Magic Johnson|url=https://www.nba.com/news/russell-westbrook-first-to-log-30-10-20-triple-double-since-magic-johnson|website=NBA.com|date=March 29, 2021|access-date=March 30, 2021}}{{Cite web |last=Kalland |first=Robby |date=March 30, 2021 |title=Russell Westbrook Made History With A 35-21-14 Night Against Indiana |url=https://uproxx.com/dimemag/russell-westbrook-nba-history-35-21-14-triple-double-wizards-pacers-video-highlights/ |access-date=March 31, 2021 |website=UPROXX}}
• On April 3, 2021, the Utah Jazz had the most three-point field goals made (18) by a team in a half.{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2021 |title=Jazz break Warriors' NBA record with 18 3-pointers in first half against Magic |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jazz-break-warriors-nba-record-with-18-3-pointers-in-first-half-against-magic/ |access-date=April 3, 2021 |website=cbssports.com |language=en}}
• On April 10, 2021, the Oklahoma City Thunder had the youngest starting lineup in NBA history with an average age of 20 years, 8 months and 6 days.{{cite web |last=Newman |first=Logan |title=Thunder's starting lineup vs. Sixers was youngest in NBA history |url=https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2021/04/11/thunder-starting-lineup-youngest-nba-history/ |website=OKC Thunder Wire |access-date=April 13, 2021 |date=April 11, 2021}}
• On April 12, 2021, Stephen Curry passed Wilt Chamberlain as the Golden State Warriors' all-time scoring leader.{{cite web |title=Stephen Curry passes Wilt Chamberlain for Warriors all-time scoring record |url=https://www.nba.com/news/stephen-curry-passes-wilt-chamberlain-for-warriors-all-time-scoring-record |website=NBA.com |access-date=April 13, 2021 |date=April 13, 2021}}
• On April 30, the Boston Celtics overcame a 32-point deficit and beat the San Antonio Spurs, which was the third-biggest comeback ever. They were led by Jayson Tatum who had 60 points.
• On May 1, 2021, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 152–95. The 57-point victory is the largest road win in NBA history.{{cite web |last=Young |first=Royce |date=May 2, 2021 |title=Thunder's 'embarrassing' 57-point loss to Pacers is largest home defeat in NBA history |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31375298 |access-date=May 2, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}
• On May 1, 2021, Duncan Robinson of the Miami Heat passed Luka Dončić as the fastest player to reach 500 three-pointers. He made this feat in 152 games, in a 124–107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, 35 games earlier than Dončić's record of within 187 games.{{cite web |last=Maloney |first=Jack |date=May 2, 2021 |title=Heat's Duncan Robinson becomes fastest player to reach 500 3-pointers in NBA history |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/heats-duncan-robinson-becomes-fastest-player-to-reach-500-3-pointers-in-nba-history/ |access-date=May 2, 2021 |publisher=cbssports.com}}
• On May 3, 2021, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers passed Elvin Hayes for 10th place on the NBA all-time scoring list.{{Cite web|title=Carmelo Anthony passes Elvin Hayes for 10th on all-time scoring list|url=https://www.nba.com/news/carmelo-anthony-passes-elvin-hayes-for-10th-on-all-time-scoring-list|access-date=May 4, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• On May 3, 2021, Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards clinched a fourth season averaging a triple-double. He also recorded the third-ever 20-rebound, 20-assist game, as well as the third-ever 10–20–20 game, with 14 points, 21 rebounds and 24 assists against the Indiana Pacers. This was his second time reaching each feat.{{Cite web|title=Russell Westbrook passes Wilt Chamberlain with second 10-20-20 game; Oscar Robertson's triple-double mark next|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/russell-westbrook-passes-wilt-chamberlain-with-second-10-20-20-game-oscar-robertsons-triple-double-mark-next/|access-date=May 9, 2021|website=cbssports.com|date=May 4, 2021 }} He also tied the record for most assists (24) in a triple-double.{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2023 |title=Russell Westbrook, Rajon Rondo and Isiah Thomas are tied for the most assists in a triple-double |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=who+has+the+most+assists+in+a+game+with+a+triple-double |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013004721/https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=who+has+the+most+assists+in+a+game+with+a+triple-double |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=statmuse.com}}
• On May 8, 2021, Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards tied Oscar Robertson for most career triple-doubles, with a career total of 181.{{Cite web|title=Russell Westbrook ties Oscar Robertson's triple-double mark|url=https://www.nba.com/news/mr-triple-double-is-about-to-get-some-company|access-date=May 9, 2021|website=NBA.com}} Two days later on May 10, Westbrook passed Robertson, with a career total of 182.{{Cite web|title=Russell Westbrook breaks Oscar Robertson's triple-double record|url=https://www.nba.com/news/russell-westbrook-breaks-oscar-robertsons-triple-double-record|access-date=May 11, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• On June 1, 2021, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers broke an NBA playoff record with 12 made three-pointers, including 2 threes to force overtime and double-overtime as part of a 55-point performance during a 147–140 loss to the Denver Nuggets in game 5 of the first round.{{cite web |last=Young |first=Royce |date=June 1, 2021 |title=Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard hits playoff-record 12 3s in 2OT loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31550352 |access-date=June 2, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}
• On June 8, 2021, Nikola Jokić became the first Denver Nuggets player, the first Serbian native, and the lowest-drafted player to be named NBA MVP; he is the first center since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to win NBA MVP.{{cite news|last=Golliver|first=Ben|title=Nuggets' Nikola Jokic becomes first center to win NBA MVP since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/06/08/nuggets-nikola-jokic-nba-mvp/|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=June 8, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2021}} Jokić and his fellow Serbian countryman Vasilije Micić (Anadolu Efes, Turkey) became the first-ever pair of players from the same country to be awarded both NBA MVP and EuroLeague MVP honors in the same season.{{cite web |title=Serbia becomes the first country with the NBA and EuroLeague MVP in the same year |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1216360/vasilje-micic-nikola-jokic-make-serbia-first-country-with-euroleague-and-nba-mvp-winners/ |website=eurohoops.net |date=June 9, 2021 |access-date=June 9, 2021}}{{cite web |title=Vasilije Micic is the 2021 EuroLeague MVP |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1210339/vasilije-micic-is-the-2021-euroleague-mvp/ |work=Eurohoops |date=May 26, 2021|access-date=January 1, 2021}}
• Mitchell Robinson set the record for the highest two-point field goal percentage in a season at 74.19%.{{Cite web |title=NBA & ABA Single Season Leaders and Records for 2-Pt Field Goal Pct |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg2_pct_season.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023044629/https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg2_pct_season.html |archive-date=October 23, 2023 |access-date=January 28, 2022 |website=Basketball-Reference.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=NBA & ABA Single Season Leaders and Records for Field Goal Pct |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg_pct_season.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731011141/https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg_pct_season.html |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |access-date=January 28, 2022 |website=Basketball-Reference.com |language=en}}
• Utah Jazz set the record for the most three-point field goals made per game (16.7) in a season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-3pm-per-game-by-team-in-a-season|title=Top 20 most 3pm per game by team in a season|date=November 29, 2023|website=}}
• Los Angeles Clippers set the record for the highest free-throw percentage averaged (83.9%) in a season.{{Cite web |date=October 10, 2023 |title=The LA Clippers have the best free-throw percentage by a team in a season |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/which-team-has-the-highest-free-throw-percentage-in-a-season |website=statmuse.com}}
• Portland Trail Blazers set the record for the lowest average turnovers per game (11.1) in a season.{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2023 |title=least turnovers per game by a team in nba history in a season |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/least-turnovers-per-game-by-a-team-in-nba-history-in-a-season |website=statmuse.com}}

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