2021–22 NBA season

On July 7, 2021, the NBA announced that it would commemorate its 75th anniversary throughout the 2021–22 season. A 75th-anniversary diamond jubilee logo is featured in promotions across all NBA properties during the season, including on merchandise, digital and social media, and painted on the courts.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-unveils-75th-anniversary-season-logo|title=NBA unveils 75th anniversary season logo|website=NBA.com|date=July 7, 2021|accessdate=July 21, 2021}}{{cite web |last=Quinn |first=Sam |date=July 8, 2021 |title=Look: NBA reveals new diamond themed logo to commemorate 75th anniversary for 2021–22 season |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/look-nba-reveals-new-diamond-themed-logo-to-commemorate-75th-anniversary-for-2021-22-season/ |accessdate=July 21, 2021 |work=CBS Sports}} It also announced its 75th anniversary team, honoring the greatest players in NBA history, as chosen by a panel of media, current and former players, coaches, general managers, and team executives.{{cite web|title=NBA to name 75 greatest players during 75th anniversary season celebration|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-to-name-75-greatest-players-during-celebration-of-75th-anniversary-season|access-date=August 10, 2021|website=NBA.com}} All NBA uniforms feature the Nike (Association, Icon, and City uniform) and Jordan Brand (Statement and Charlotte Hornets uniform) logos in a diamond embellishment, while the normal NBA logo on the back was modified to also feature diamond embellishments and the NBA mark replaced by the number 75.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-unveils-diamond-embellishments-for-nba-75-jerseys|title=NBA unveils diamond embellishments for NBA 75 jerseys|website=NBA.com|date=July 30, 2021|accessdate=October 17, 2021}}

The City edition for this season featured uniforms incorporating various design cues from different decades, with 27 of the 30 teams wearing these uniforms. The only teams not to participate were the New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix Suns, and Utah Jazz. The Suns and Jazz wore last season's City uniforms, while the Pelicans wore a more standard City uniform as a tribute to the city of New Orleans.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nike-nba-city-edition-uniforms-unveiled|title=Nike NBA City Edition uniforms unveiled in honor of the 75th anniversary season|website=NBA.com|date=November 1, 2021|accessdate=November 20, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://news.sportslogos.net/2021/11/01/every-2021-2022-nba-city-edition-uniform-explained/basketball/|title=Every 2021–2022 NBA City Edition Uniform Explained|website=Chris Creamer's Sports Logos|date=November 1, 2021|accessdate=November 20, 2021}} The Classic edition uniform for this season would be donned by the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks, the NBA's three surviving franchises from its first season. Both the Celtics and Knicks wore modern-day versions of the uniforms they wore from 1946, while the Warriors wore uniforms based on the designs they wore as the Philadelphia Warriors from 1946 to 1962. The classic Nike wordmark-and-swoosh logo appears on the Classic uniforms.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/knicks-celtics-and-warriors-unveil-nike-classic-edition-uniforms|title=Knicks, Celtics and Warriors unveil Nike Classic Edition uniforms|website=NBA.com|date=August 5, 2021|accessdate=November 20, 2021}}

The NBA also unveiled a new set of awards to honor division and conference championship winners, and the MVPs of the conference finals. The division championships were named after Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton (Atlantic Division), Wayne Embry (Central Division), Earl Lloyd (Southeast Division), Willis Reed (Southwest Division), Sam Jones (Northwest Division), and Chuck Cooper (Pacific Division).{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-division-trophies|title=NBA unveils new trophies for division winners named after 6 NBA legends|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|access-date=April 23, 2022}} The previously unnamed conference championship trophies were rebranded in honor of Bob Cousy (Eastern Conference) and Oscar Robertson (Western Conference), while the top performer of each conference finals will now receive awards named after Larry Bird (Eastern) and Magic Johnson (Western), respectively. In addition, the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy was redesigned to feature the top circular disk engraving the first 75 NBA champions, and the bottom disk representing the next 25 champions.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-introduces-new-lineup-of-postseason-hardware|title=NBA introduces new lineup of postseason hardware|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|access-date=May 12, 2022}}

Also, each team had an honorary celebrity captain to help celebrate the 75th anniversary.

The celebrity captains were:

• Usher - Atlanta Hawks
• Donnie Wahlberg - Boston Celtics
• Olivia Rodrigo - Brooklyn Nets
• Ric Flair - Charlotte Hornets
• Common - Chicago Bulls
• Drew Carey - Cleveland Cavaliers
• Pentatonix - Dallas Mavericks
• Joe Sakic - Denver Nuggets
• Kid Rock - Detroit Pistons
• Guy Fieri - Golden State Warriors
• Travis Scott - Houston Rockets
• David Letterman - Indiana Pacers
• Billy Crystal - Los Angeles Clippers
• Snoop Dogg - Los Angeles Lakers
• Jerry Lawler - Memphis Grizzlies
• DJ Khaled - Miami Heat
• Aaron Rodgers - Milwaukee Bucks
• Jesse Ventura - Minnesota Timberwolves
• Anthony Mackie - New Orleans Pelicans
• Michael Rappaport - New York Knicks
• Darci Lynne Farmer - Oklahoma City Thunder
• Bubba Watson - Orlando Magic
• Will Smith - Philadelphia 76ers
• Alice Cooper - Phoenix Suns
• K.D. Lang - Portland Trail Blazers
• Greta Gerwig - Sacramento Kings
• Shawn Michaels - San Antonio Spurs
• Anne Murray - Toronto Raptors
• Donny Osmond - Utah Jazz
• Wolf Blitzer - Washington Wizards

{{main|List of 2021–22 NBA season transactions}}

• On July 6, 2021, Ian Mahinmi announced his retirement from the NBA. Mahinmi played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning one championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.{{cite web|first=Bijan|last=Todd|title=Former Wizard Ian Mahinmi announces retirement|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/former-wizard-ian-mahinmi-announces-retirement|website=NBCSports.com|date=July 6, 2021|access-date=July 6, 2021}}
• On July 18, 2021, Omri Casspi announced his retirement from professional basketball. Casspi played for seven teams during his 10-year NBA career.{{cite web|first=Dan|last=Feldman|title=Omri Casspi, first Israeli NBA player, retires|url=https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/07/19/omri-casspi-first-israeli-nba-player-retires/|website=NBCSports.com|date=July 19, 2021|access-date=July 24, 2021}}
• On July 21, 2021, Amile Jefferson announced his retirement from the NBA. Jefferson played two seasons with the Orlando Magic.{{cite web|first=Steve|last=Wiseman|title=Amile Jefferson's Duke 'story' has a new chapter|url=https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article252920213.html|website=The News & Observer|date=July 21, 2021|access-date=July 24, 2021}}
• On August 7, 2021, Jarrett Jack was hired as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns, ending his playing career. Jack played for nine teams during his 13-year NBA career.{{cite web |last=Seidlitz |first=Aaron |date=August 7, 2021 |title=Suns Announce Coaching Staff Additions |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/suns-announce-coaching-staff-additions |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• On August 11, 2021, J. R. Smith enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University with plans to join the Aggies golf team, effectively ending his career in the NBA.{{cite web|first=Joseph|last=Salvador|title=J.R. Smith to Enroll at North Carolina A&T and Compete for Golf Team|url=https://www.si.com/golf-archives/2021/08/11/jr-smith-enrolls-in-college-will-play-on-golf-team|work=SI.com|date=August 11, 2021|access-date=October 30, 2021}} Smith played for five teams during his 16-year NBA career, winning an NBA championship in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers and another one in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|first=Nick|last=Metallinos|title=Ray Allen, JR Smith and other former players we'd like to see make a return to the NBA|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/former-players-return-to-the-nba/15c03769s9khe1uwngdyn2hbxo|website=SportingNews.com|date=December 23, 2021|access-date=January 4, 2022}}
• On August 12, 2021, Kyle Korver joined the Brooklyn Nets as a player development coach, effectively ending his playing career in the NBA. Korver played for six teams during his 17-year NBA career.{{cite web|first=Justin|last=Grasso|title=Former Sixers Draft Pick Kyle Korver Joins Brooklyn Nets Staff|url=https://www.si.com/nba/76ers/news/nba-news-former-sixers-draft-pick-kyle-korver-brooklyn-nets|work=SI.com|date=August 12, 2021|access-date=August 29, 2021}}
• On August 15, 2021, J. J. Barea joined the Dallas Mavericks as a player development coach, effectively ending his career in the NBA. Barea played for two teams during his 14-year NBA career, winning one championship with the Mavericks in 2011.{{cite web|first=Eddie|last=Sefko|title=J.J. Barea: 'I like coaching. Every time I do it, I like it even more'|url=https://www.mavs.com/barea-coach/|website=Mavs.com|date=August 15, 2021|access-date=October 30, 2021}}
• On August 24, 2021, Jared Dudley announced his retirement from the NBA while accepting a role as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks. Dudley played for seven teams during his 14-year NBA career, winning an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.{{cite web|first=Dwain|last=Price|title=Kidd Puts Finishing Touches on His Coaching Staff|url=https://www.mavs.com/kiddcoachingstaff/|work=Mavs.com|date=August 31, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2021}}
• On September 20, 2021, Luis Scola joined Pallacanestro Varese as chief executive officer, ending his playing career. Scola played for five teams during his 10-year NBA career.{{cite web |date=September 20, 2021 |title=LUIS SCOLA NUOVO AMMINISTRATORE DELEGATO DEL CLUB BIANCOROSSO |url=https://www.pallacanestrovarese.it/news/luis-scola-nuovo-amministratore-delegato-del-club-biancorosso |access-date=September 20, 2021 |website=PallacanestroVarese.it |language=it}}
• On September 21, 2021, JJ Redick announced his retirement from the NBA. Redick played for six teams during his 15-year NBA career.{{cite web|title=JJ Redick announces his NBA retirement|url=https://www.nba.com/news/jj-redick-announces-his-nba-retirement|website=NBA.com|date=September 21, 2021|access-date=September 21, 2021}}
• On September 28, 2021, it was announced that Tyson Chandler joined the Dallas Mavericks as a player development coach over the summer, effectively ending his playing career. Chandler played for eight teams during his 19-year NBA career, winning one championship with the Mavericks in 2011.{{cite web|first=Dwain|last=Price|title=Tyson Chandler is – unofficially – back with the Mavs|url=https://www.mavs.com/chandlersortofback/|website=Mavs.com|date=September 28, 2021|access-date=October 30, 2021}}
• On October 5, 2021, Pau Gasol announced his retirement from professional basketball. Gasol played for five teams during his 19-year NBA career, winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010.{{cite web|title=Pau Gasol announces retirement|url=https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/basketball/first-team/news/2283129/pau-gasol-announces-retirement|website=FCBarcelona.com|date=October 5, 2021|access-date=October 5, 2021}}
• On October 16, 2021, the Beijing Royal Fighters announced Sun Yue's retirement from professional basketball. Sun won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009, during his only season with the team.{{cite web|first=Jonathan|last=White|title=NBA champion Sun Yue retires on eve of Chinese basketball season|url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3152601/nba-champion-sun-yue-retires-eve-chinese-basketball-season|newspaper=South China Morning Post|date=October 16, 2021|access-date=March 23, 2022}}
• On October 20, 2021, Mike Hall announced his retirement from professional basketball. Hall played two games for the Washington Wizards in 2007.{{cite news|first=Ennio|last=Terrasi Borghesan|title=European basketball journeyman Mike Hall announces retirement as a player|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/european-basketball-journeyman-mike-hall-announces-retirement-as-a-player/|newspaper=Sportando|date=October 20, 2021|access-date=October 20, 2021}}
• On October 22, 2021, Gerald Green announced his retirement from the NBA and joined the Houston Rockets coaching staff as a player development coach. Green played for eight teams during his 15-year playing career.{{cite web|first=Rory|last=Maher|title=Gerald Green Retires, Joins Rockets Coaching Staff|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/10/gerald-green-retires-joins-rockets-coaching-staff.html|work=HoopsRumors.com|date=October 22, 2021|access-date=October 23, 2021}}
• On October 27, 2021, David Andersen announced his retirement from professional basketball. Andersen played for three teams during his two-year NBA career.{{cite web |last=Pitman |first=Kane |date=October 26, 2021 |title=Emotional David Andersen calls time on his basketball career |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32477434 |access-date=November 23, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}
• On November 11, 2021, Damjan Rudež announced his retirement from professional basketball. Rudež played for three teams during his three-year NBA career.{{cite news|last=Boyd|first=James|date=November 11, 2021|title=Former Pacers forward, 28-year-old rookie Damjan Rudez retires from basketball|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/insider/2021/11/11/pacers-former-forward-damjan-rudez-retires/6391492001/|work=The Indianapolis Star|access-date=January 24, 2022}}
• On November 26, 2021, Alexis Ajinça announced his retirement from professional basketball. Ajinça played for four NBA teams during his 13-year professional career.{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Adams|title=Alexis Ajinca Announces Retirement|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/11/alexis-ajinca-announces-retirement.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=November 26, 2021|access-date=November 27, 2021}}
• On November 27, 2021, Beno Udrih announced his retirement from professional basketball after being a development coach for the New Orleans Pelicans for the past two seasons. Udrih played for eight teams during his 13-year NBA career.{{cite web|first=Arthur|last=Hill|title=Beno Udrih Announces Retirement|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/11/beno-udrih-announces-retirement.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=November 27, 2021|access-date=November 27, 2021}}
• On January 18, 2022, Chandler Parsons announced his retirement from professional basketball. Parsons played for four teams during his nine-year NBA career.{{cite web|first=Adam|last=Wells|title=Chandler Parsons Retires from NBA; Injury Lawsuit Settled for 'Substantial Amount'|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10024204-chandler-parsons-retires-from-nba-injury-lawsuit-settled-for-substantial-amount|website=BleacherReport.com|date=January 18, 2022|access-date=January 18, 2022}}
• On March 9, 2022, Jeff Teague joined the Atlanta Hawks as a scout, effectively ending his NBA career. Teague played for five teams during his 13-year NBA career.{{cite web|first=Kevin|last=Chouinard|title=Jeff Teague Rejoins the Hawks as a Scout|url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/jeff-teague-rejoins-hawks-scout|website=NBA.com|date=March 9, 2022|access-date=April 1, 2022}}
• On March 21, 2022, Jamal Crawford announced his retirement from the NBA. Crawford played for nine teams during his 20-year NBA career.{{cite web|title=20-year NBA veteran Jamal Crawford announces retirement|url=https://www.nba.com/news/20-year-nba-veteran-jamal-crawford-announces-retirement|website=NBA.com|date=March 21, 2022|access-date=March 21, 2022}}

Free agency began on August 2, 2021; for the second consecutive year, the period for free agency was pushed back from its normal starting date in July due to COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news |last=DePrisco |first=Mike |date=July 28, 2021 |title=When does 2021 NBA Free Agency start? |work=NBC Sports |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/when-does-2021-nba-free-agency-start |access-date=July 23, 2023}} Notable signings included longtime Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry announcing his decision to sign with the Miami Heat on a long-term deal.{{cite magazine|last=Rose|first=Aaron|date=August 2, 2021|title=Kyle Lowry Announces Signing with Miami Heat|url=https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-kyle-lowry-signs-miami-heat-free-agency|access-date=January 5, 2022|magazine=Sports Illustrated}}{{cite web|last=Quinn|first=Sam|date=August 6, 2021|title=NBA free agency: Kyle Lowry to Heat in sign-and-trade; Goran Dragic, Precious Achiuwa to Raptors|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-free-agency-kyle-lowry-to-heat-in-sign-and-trade-goran-dragic-precious-achiuwa-to-raptors/|access-date=January 5, 2022|website=CBS Sports}} Lonzo Ball announced he would be signing a four-year, $85 million deal with the Chicago Bulls,{{cite news|last=Zillgitt|first=Jeff|date=August 2, 2021|title=Chicago Bulls reach agreement with Lonzo Ball on four-year, $85 million deal|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2021/08/02/lonzo-ball-signs-four-year-72-million-offer-bulls/5462468001/|access-date=January 5, 2022|work=USA Today}} joining fellow free agency signing DeMar DeRozan.{{cite web|last=Schaefer|first=Rob|date=August 4, 2021|title=Bulls free agency: Grading sign-and-trade for DeMar DeRozan|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bulls-free-agency-grading-sign-and-trade-demar-derozan|access-date=January 5, 2022|website=NBC Sports}}{{cite news|last=Collier|first=Jamal|date=August 13, 2021|title=For DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, joining the Chicago Bulls to be part of what the team is building was 'hard to turn down'|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-demar-derozan-lonzo-ball-20210813-mutd5us5g5eabp6s5xt4ufkjmq-story.html|access-date=January 5, 2022|work=Chicago Tribune}} The Los Angeles Clippers re-signed Kawhi Leonard,{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Beth|date=August 12, 2021|title=LA Clippers re-sign injured superstar Kawhi Leonard|url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-nba-los-angeles-clippers-kawhi-leonard-cdb10b6223139f683681e5c545d2bb69|access-date=January 5, 2022|website=AP News|publisher=Associated Press}} and the Phoenix Suns re-signed Chris Paul.{{cite news|last=Rankin|first=Duane|date=August 6, 2021|title=Official: Phoenix Suns re-sign Chris Paul, Cameron Payne|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2021/08/06/official-phoenix-suns-re-sign-chris-paul/5519672001/|access-date=January 5, 2022|work=The Arizona Republic}} In the east, the Brooklyn Nets extended Kevin Durant to a four-year $198 million deal.{{cite web|last=Bontemps|first=Tim|date=August 6, 2021|title=Durant signs 4-year, $198M extension with Nets|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31974570|access-date=January 5, 2022|website=ESPN.com}}

• On June 2, 2021, the Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was promoted to president of basketball operations following the retirement of Danny Ainge.{{cite web|title=Danny Ainge Announces Retirement; Brad Stevens Promoted to President of Basketball Operations|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/danny-ainge-announces-retirement-brad-stevens-promoted-president-basketball|website=NBA.com|date=June 2, 2021|access-date=June 2, 2021}}
• On June 4, 2021, the Portland Trail Blazers and Terry Stotts had mutually agreed to part ways after nine seasons with the team.{{cite web|title=Trail Blazers And Terry Stotts Mutually Agree To Part Ways|url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-and-terry-stotts-mutually-agree-part-ways|website=NBA.com|date=June 4, 2021|accessdate=June 4, 2021}}
• On June 5, 2021, the Orlando Magic and Steve Clifford had mutually agreed to part ways after three seasons with the team.{{cite web |last=Brumbelow |first=Brooke |date=June 5, 2021 |title=Orlando Magic, Steve Clifford Mutually Agree to Part Ways |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-steve-clifford-mutually-agree-part-ways-20210605 |access-date=June 5, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• On June 9, 2021, the Indiana Pacers fired head coach Nate Bjorkgren after only one season with the team in which they missed the playoffs for the first time in six years.{{cite web|title=Pacers Announce Nate Bjorkgren Will Not Return as Coach|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/pacers-announce-nate-bjorkgren-will-not-return-coach|website=NBA.com|access-date=June 9, 2021|date=June 9, 2021}}{{cite web|last=Wojnarowski|first=Adrian |author-link=Adrian Wojnarowski |title=Nate Bjorkgren fired as Indiana Pacers coach after playoff streak ends, sources say|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31597939|website=ESPN.com|access-date=June 9, 2021|date=June 9, 2021}}
• On June 16, 2021, the New Orleans Pelicans and head coach Stan Van Gundy had mutually agreed to part ways after only one season.{{cite web |date=June 16, 2021 |title=New Orleans Pelicans and Stan Van Gundy mutually agree to part ways |url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/new-orleans-pelicans-and-stan-van-gundy-mutually-agree-part-ways |accessdate=June 16, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• On June 16, 2021, the Washington Wizards and head coach Scott Brooks part ways after five seasons with the team.{{cite web |last=Filyo |first=Jackson |date=June 16, 2021 |title=Wizards part ways with Brooks |url=https://www.nba.com/wizards/wizards-part-ways-with-brooks |accessdate=June 16, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• On June 17, 2021, Rick Carlisle resigned from his position as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after the 13 seasons with the team.{{cite web |title=Rick Carlisle steps down as Mavericks coach |url=https://www.nba.com/news/rick-carlisle-wont-return-to-mavericks |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 18, 2021 |date=June 17, 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Wojnarowski |first1=Adrian |last2=MacMahon |first2=Tim |name-list-style=and |date=June 17, 2021 |title=Rick Carlisle won't return as Dallas Mavericks coach after 13 seasons |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31654042 |access-date=January 24, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}}
• On June 24, 2021, the Indiana Pacers rehired Rick Carlisle back as their new head coach for his second stint with the team.{{cite web|title=Pacers Reach Agreement with Rick Carlisle to Become Head Coach|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-reach-agreement-rick-carlisle-become-head-coach|website=NBA.com|date=June 24, 2021|access-date=June 24, 2021}}
• On June 27, 2021, the Portland Trail Blazers hired Chauncey Billups as their new head coach.{{cite web|title=Trail Blazers Name Chauncey Billups Head Coach|url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/2021/6/27/trail-blazers-name-chauncey-billups-head-coach|website=NBA.com|access-date=June 28, 2021|date=June 27, 2021}}
• On June 28, 2021, the Boston Celtics hired Ime Udoka as their new head coach.{{Cite web|title=Celtics Name Ime Udoka 18th Head Coach in Franchise History|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/celtics-name-ime-udoka-18th-head-coach-franchise-history|website=NBA.com|date=June 28, 2021|access-date=June 28, 2021}}
• On June 28, 2021, the Dallas Mavericks hired Jason Kidd as their new head coach.{{Cite web |last=Sefko |first=Eddie |date=June 28, 2021 |title=Mavericks Sign Jason Kidd as New Head Coach |url=https://www.mavs.com/coach-kidd/ |access-date=June 28, 2021 |website=Mavs.com}}
• On July 7, 2021, the Atlanta Hawks hired Nate McMillan as full-time head coach.{{Cite web |last=Finberg |first=Annie |date=July 7, 2021 |title=Atlanta Hawks Name Nate McMillan Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/atlanta-hawks-name-nate-mcmillan-head-coach |access-date=July 8, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• On July 11, 2021, the Orlando Magic hired Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach.{{Cite web |last=Brumbelow |first=Brooke |date=July 11, 2021 |title=Orlando Magic Name Jamahl Mosley Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-name-jamahl-mosley-head-coach-20210711 |access-date=July 11, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• On July 17, 2021, the Washington Wizards hired Wes Unseld Jr. as their new head coach.{{Cite web |last=Filyo |first=Jackson |date=July 17, 2021 |title=Wizards name Wes Unseld Jr. head coach |url=https://www.nba.com/wizards/wizards-name-wes-unseld-jr-head-coach |access-date=July 17, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}
• On July 22, 2021, the New Orleans Pelicans hired Willie Green as their new head coach.{{Cite web|title=Willie Green named New Orleans Pelicans head coach|url=https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/willie-green-named-new-head-coach-new-orleans-pelicans|website=NBA.com|date=July 22, 2021|access-date=July 22, 2021}}

• On November 21, 2021, the Sacramento Kings fired head coach Luke Walton and named Alvin Gentry as their interim head coach.{{Cite web|title=Luke Walton Relieved as Kings Head Coach|url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/luke-walton-relieved-kings-head-coach|website=NBA.com|date=November 21, 2021|access-date=November 21, 2021}}

{{main|COVID-19 vaccination mandates in the United States}}

As of October 2021, only the cities of Los Angeles, Toronto, New York City, and San Francisco have implemented requirements for spectators at sporting events to present proof of vaccination for COVID-19. While a majority of the league had seen its players get at least one dose of the vaccine, players in these named markets who choose not to be vaccinated would not be allowed to play home games. Moreover, the NBA has stated these players would be forced to forfeit money for the missed games. As of the announcement, the mandates were affecting the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks. On January 3, 2022, an indoor vaccine mandate went into effect in Philadelphia, adding the Philadelphia 76ers to the aforementioned list.{{cite web|date=December 13, 2021|title=Vaccines required to attend Sixers, Flyers games under new Philadelphia mandate|url=https://www.fox29.com/news/sixers-flyers-to-require-vaccination-at-games-due-to-new-indoor-dining-mandate|access-date=January 5, 2022|website=FOX 29 Philadelphia}} As of December 2021, 97% of NBA players are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.{{cite magazine|last=Shapiro|first=Michael|date=December 7, 2021|title=Unvaccinated NBA Players Will No Longer Be Able to Play In One Team's Arena|url=https://www.si.com/nba/2021/12/07/nba-players-not-vaccinated-covid-19-barred-playing-canada-toronto-raptors|access-date=January 5, 2022|magazine=Sports Illustrated}} Furthermore, the NBA mandated that all guests ages 2+ seated within 15 feet of the court be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit a negative COVID-19 test, as well as wear masks unless actively eating or drinking.

Below were the COVID-19 rules for each team:

The preseason began on October 3, 2021, and ended on October 15.{{cite web|last=Mullin|first=Eric|title=Key dates for 2021–22 NBA season: Preseason, opening night and more|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/key-dates-2021-22-nba-020755742.html|website=Yahoo! Sports|publisher=Yahoo!|access-date=October 12, 2021|date=August 18, 2021|archive-date=October 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027182916/https://sports.yahoo.com/key-dates-2021-22-nba-020755742.html|url-status=dead}} On October 5, a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies was suspended before the fourth quarter due to a false fire alarm.{{cite web|last=Bailey|first=Clay|title=Bucks-Grizzlies preseason game suspended due to false fire alarm|url=https://www.nba.com/news/bucks-grizzlies-suspended-fire-alarm|website=NBA.com|date=October 5, 2021|access-date=October 5, 2021}}

The regular season began on October 19, 2021, and ended on April 10, 2022.

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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
• pi – Clinched play-in tournament spot
• * – Division leader

• Two Chicago Bulls games (one home game against the Detroit Pistons on December 14 and one road game against the Toronto Raptors on December 16) were postponed after ten Bulls players and additional staff members were placed in the NBA's COVID-19 protocols.{{cite web|title=Bulls COVID outbreak: NBA postpones Chicago's next two games with 10 players in health and safety protocols|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls-covid-outbreak-nba-postpones-chicagos-next-two-games-with-10-players-in-health-and-safety-protocols/|access-date=December 13, 2021|website=CBS Sports}}
• Two Brooklyn Nets home games (against the Denver Nuggets on December 19 and against the Washington Wizards on December 21) were postponed after ten Nets players were placed in the NBA's COVID-19 protocols.{{cite web|title=Brooklyn Nets' next 2 games postponed amid COVID-19 surge|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32903116|access-date=December 19, 2021|website=ESPN.com|date=December 19, 2021}}
• The December 19 game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks was postponed due to five Cavaliers players testing positive for COVID-19.{{cite web|title=Cleveland Cavaliers game against Atlanta Hawks postponed; five Cavs tested positive for COVID-19|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32902720|access-date=December 19, 2021|website=ESPN.com|date=December 19, 2021}}
• The December 19 game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Philadelphia 76ers was postponed due to the Sixers not having the required minimum eight players available.{{cite web|title=Philadelphia 76ers' lineup issues lead to postponement vs. New Orleans Pelicans|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32903192|access-date=December 19, 2021|website=ESPN.com|date=December 19, 2021}}
• The December 20 game between the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors was postponed due to a COVID outbreak within the Magic organization.{{cite magazine|title=Raptors Game Postponed Due to Magic COVID Outbreak|url=https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-orlando-magic-game-postponed-covid|access-date=December 19, 2021|magazine=Sports Illustrated}}
• The December 22 game between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls was postponed due to the Raptors not having the required minimum eight players available.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32923285|title=Nets-Trail Blazers, Raptors-Bulls NBA games postponed over player shortages|website=ESPN.com|date=December 22, 2021|accessdate=December 22, 2021}}
• The December 23 game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Portland Trail Blazers was postponed due to the Nets not having the required minimum eight players available.
• The December 29 game between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs was postponed due to the Heat not having the required minimum eight players available.{{cite web|title=Miami Heat injuries, positive COVID-19 tests lead to postponement of game at San Antonio Spurs|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32958859|access-date=December 29, 2021|website=ESPN.com|date=December 29, 2021}}
• The December 30 game between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets was postponed due to a COVID outbreak within the Nuggets organization.{{cite web|title=COVID-19 outbreak within Denver Nuggets forces postponement vs. Golden State Warriors|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32964562|access-date=December 30, 2021|website=ESPN.com|date=December 30, 2021}}

{{see also|NBA play-in tournament}}

Only the top six seeds in each conference advanced to the main rounds of the 2022 NBA playoffs, while the next four seeds participated in a Page playoff system tournament from April 12–15, 2022. The 7th-place team hosted the 8th-place team in the double-chance round needing to win one game to advance, with the winner clinching the 7th seed in the playoffs. The 9th-place team hosted the 10th-place team in the elimination round that requires two wins to advance, with the loser being eliminated from playoff contention. The loser in the double-chance round hosted the elimination-round game winner, with the winner clinching the 8th seed and the loser being eliminated.{{cite web|title=NBA Board of Governors approves Play-In Tournament for 2021–22 season|url=https://www.nba.com/news/play-in-tournament-returns-for-2021-22-season|website=NBA.com|date=July 27, 2021|access-date=August 24, 2021}}

{{#invoke:transcludable section|main|section=Eastern Conference Play-in|text={{4TeamBracket-PagePlayoff

| RD1= Play-in games

| RD2= No. 8 seed game

| RD3= Final seeds

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| score-width= 75

| RD1-seed1=7

| RD1-team1=Brooklyn

| RD1-score1=115

| RD1-seed2=8

| RD1-team2=Cleveland

| RD1-score2=108

| RD1-seed3=9

| RD1-team3=Atlanta

| RD1-score3=132

| RD1-seed4=10

| RD1-team4=Charlotte

| RD1-score4=103

| RD2-seed1=8

| RD2-team1=Cleveland

| RD2-score1=101

| RD2-seed2=9

| RD2-team2=Atlanta

| RD2-score2=107

| RD3-seed1=7

| RD3-team1=Brooklyn

| RD3-score1=No. 7 seed

| RD3-seed2=9

| RD3-team2=Atlanta

| RD3-score2=No. 8 seed

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Italic Team with home-court advantage}}

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| RD2= No. 8 seed game

| RD3= Final seeds

| team-width= 125

| score-width= 75

| RD1-seed1=7

| RD1-team1= Minnesota

| RD1-score1=109

| RD1-seed2=8

| RD1-team2=LA Clippers

| RD1-score2=104

| RD1-seed3=9

| RD1-team3=New Orleans

| RD1-score3=113

| RD1-seed4=10

| RD1-team4=San Antonio

| RD1-score4=103

| RD2-seed1=8

| RD2-team1=LA Clippers

| RD2-score1=101

| RD2-seed2=9

| RD2-team2=New Orleans

| RD2-score2=105

| RD3-seed1=7

| RD3-team1=Minnesota

| RD3-score1=No. 7 seed

| RD3-seed2=9

| RD3-team2=New Orleans

| RD3-score2=No. 8 seed

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Bold Game winner

Italic Team with home-court advantage}}

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The playoffs began on April 16, 2022. The Finals began on June 2 and concluded on June 16.

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Sourced to {{cite web|title=2021–22 NBA Traditional Stats|url=https://www.nba.com/stats/players/traditional/?sort=PTS&dir=-1&Season=2021-22&SeasonType=Regular%20Season|website=NBA.com |access-date=April 4, 2022}}

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• All-NBA First Team:{{cite web |title=Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic lead 2021–22 Kia All-NBA 1st Team |url=https://www.nba.com/news/antetokounmpo-jokic-doncic-2021-22-kia-all-nba-first-team |work=NBA.com|date=May 25, 2022|access-date=May 25, 2022}}
• F Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
• F Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
• C Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
• G Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks
• G Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

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• All-NBA Second Team:
• F DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
• F Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets
• C Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
• G Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
• G Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies

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• All-NBA Third Team:
• F LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
• F Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors
• C Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
• G Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns
• G Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

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• NBA All-Defensive First Team:{{cite web |title=NBA announces 2021–22 All-Defensive 1st and 2nd Teams |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-2021-22-all-defensive-teams |work=NBA.com|date=May 21, 2022|access-date=May 21, 2022}}
• F Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
• F Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
• C Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
• G Marcus Smart, Boston Celtics
• G Mikal Bridges, Phoenix Suns

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• NBA All-Defensive Second Team:
• F Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
• F Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
• C Robert Williams III, Boston Celtics
• G Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks
• G Matisse Thybulle, Philadelphia 76ers

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• NBA All-Rookie First Team:{{cite web|title=Barnes, Cunningham, Mobley headline 2021–22 Kia NBA All-Rookie 1st Team|url=https://www.nba.com/news/barnes-cunningham-mobley-lead-2021-22-kia-nba-all-rookie-first-team|website=NBA.com|access-date=May 19, 2022|date=May 18, 2022}}
• Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
• Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
• Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
• Jalen Green, Houston Rockets

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• NBA All-Rookie Second Team:
• Herbert Jones, New Orleans Pelicans
• Josh Giddey, Oklahoma City Thunder
• Bones Hyland, Denver Nuggets
• Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls
• Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers

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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.

• The Indiana Pacers' home arena, formerly known as Bankers Life Fieldhouse, was renamed Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 27, 2021.{{cite web |last=Bradley |first=Daniel |date=September 27, 2021 |title=Indiana Pacers arena renamed Gainbridge Fieldhouse |url=https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis/indiana-pacers-arena-renamed-gainbridge-fieldhouse |access-date=July 23, 2023 |website=wrtv.com}}
• The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers' home arena, formerly known as Staples Center, was renamed Crypto.com Arena, beginning December 25, 2021. It was announced in November of that same year.{{cite web|title=Staples Center to be renamed Crypto.com Arena beginning December 25|url=https://www.nba.com/news/staples-center-to-be-renamed-crypto-com-arena-beginning-december-25|website=NBA.com|date=November 16, 2021|access-date=November 17, 2021}}
• The Miami Heat's home arena, formerly known as American Airlines Arena, was renamed FTX Arena on June 4, 2021.{{cite web |last=Beguiristain |first=Joe |date=June 4, 2021 |title=Welcome To FTX Arena |url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-partners-with-ftxus |access-date=June 29, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}{{cite news|title=Bye-Bye AmericanAirlines Arena. It's Now FTX Arena|url=https://miami.cbslocal.com/2021/06/04/miami-heats-arena-undergoing-name-change/|newspaper=CBS 4 Miami|date=June 4, 2021|access-date=June 6, 2021}}
• The Oklahoma City Thunder's home arena, formerly known as Chesapeake Energy Arena, was renamed Paycom Center on July 27, 2021.{{cite web|title=Thunder, Paycom Announce 15-Year Arena Naming Rights Agreement|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release-paycom-210727|website=NBA.com|date=July 27, 2021|access-date=August 1, 2021}}
• The Phoenix Suns' home arena, formerly known as Phoenix Suns Arena, was renamed Footprint Center on July 16, 2021.{{cite news|title= Phoenix Suns Arena now called Footprint Center|url= https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-suns-arena-now-called-footprint-center|last=Corrado|first=Brent|newspaper=FOX 10 Phoenix|date=July 16, 2021|access-date=August 8, 2021}}
• The Toronto Raptors returned to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto at the start of the season. The Raptors were forced to play their 2020–21 home games at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, due to the long-term closure of the Canada–United States border as COVID-19 vaccines were not widely available.{{cite web |title=Raptors approved to play games in Toronto |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8181784/raptors-approved-to-play-games-in-toronto/ |work=Global News |access-date=September 16, 2021 |date=September 10, 2021}}

This was the sixth year of a nine-year deal with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV.{{cite web|title=NBA extends television deals with ESPN, TNT|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/11652297|website=ESPN.com|date=February 14, 2016|access-date=July 12, 2020}} Beginning with this season, TNT moved its marquee Thursday doubleheaders to Tuesday nights starting with the season opener. The network continued to air Thursday night doubleheaders, but only during opening week and beginning in January to avoid competing with Thursday Night Football. TNT aired a doubleheader on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 17) and the final day of the regular season (April 10).{{Cite web |last=Bucholtz |first=Andrew |date=August 20, 2021 |title=NBA on TNT schedule includes Bulls-Grizzlies and Bucks-Hawks MLK Jr. Day doubleheader, Tuesday fall games, 65 total games |url=https://awfulannouncing.com/nba/nba-on-tnt-schedule-mlk-jr-day-tuesday-fall-games.html |access-date=August 21, 2021 |website=Awful Announcing}}

ABC began its NBA Saturday Primetime early with a special game airing on December 11.

On February 9, 2022, the Warriors–Jazz matchup televised on ESPN was the first in the network's history to have an all women production team. Beth Mowins was the play-by-play commentator, with Doris Burke as analyst and Lisa Salters on the sideline; in addition, 33 other women handled production roles in Salt Lake City and in the ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.{{cite web|url=https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10025774-warriors-vs-jazz-broadcast-to-have-all-woman-crew-for-1st-time-in-espns-history.amp.html|title=Warriors vs. Jazz Broadcast to Have All-Woman Crew for 1st Time in ESPN's History}}

The Portland Trail Blazers signed a broadcasting deal with Root Sports Northwest, replacing NBC Sports Northwest as the team's game broadcasters.{{cite web |title=Trail Blazers Announce New Television Broadcast Partnership with ROOT SPORTS |url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/2021/6/8/blazers-announce-new-television-broadcast-partnership-with-root-sports |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 9, 2021 |date=June 8, 2021}}

In Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, ESPN's lead play-by-play Mike Breen was out due to COVID-19 protocols, which resulted to Mark Jones replacing Breen on play-by-play. In Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals, analyst Jeff Van Gundy was also out for the same reason, leaving Jones, Mark Jackson, and sideline reporter Lisa Salters; they were together the first all-African-American broadcast team for an NBA Finals game.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/mark-jones-reflects-on-historic-nba-finals-call |title=Mark Jones Reflects on Historic NBA Finals Call |work=NBA.com |accessdate=June 17, 2022|last=Bradley |first=Jonathan|date=June 13, 2022}} Van Gundy returned in Game 2, while Breen followed suit in Game 3.{{cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=June 8, 2022 |title=NBA Finals: ESPN's Mike Breen back after bout with COVID-19 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-espn-mike-breen-back-3-games-missed-covid-19-201808693.html |accessdate=June 17, 2022 |publisher=Sports.yahoo.com}}

• On May 13, 2020, Wilson once again became the manufacturer and supplier of official NBA game balls, replacing Spalding. Wilson's initial partnership with the league began in 1946 under the NBA's predecessor BAA until it ended after 37 seasons in 1983, when Spalding took over.{{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}}{{cite press release|title=Wilson to become official game ball of the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League|url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/05/13/wilson-nba-partnership-game-ball-official-release|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=NBA.com|date=May 14, 2020}}
• On August 6, 2021, Duncan Robinson re-signed with the Heat on a five-year, $90 million contract, the largest ever for an undrafted player.{{cite web|title=HEAT RE-SIGNS DUNCAN ROBINSON|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-resigns-duncan-robinson|website=NBA.com|access-date=October 12, 2021|date=August 6, 2021}}{{cite web|title=Duncan Robinson Re-Signs With Heat on 5-Year, $90M Contract; Largest Ever for UDFA|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10009480-duncan-robinson-re-signs-with-heat-on-5-year-90m-contract-largest-ever-for-udfa|url-status=live|access-date=October 6, 2021|website=Bleacher Report|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802231927/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10009480-duncan-robinson-re-signs-with-heat-on-5-year-90m-contract-largest-ever-for-udfa|archive-date=August 2, 2021}}
• On August 10, 2021, Luka Dončić signed a five-year, $207 million rookie contract extension with the Mavericks, the largest in league history.{{cite web|title=Mavericks sign Luka Doncic to $207 million contract extension|url=https://www.nba.com/news/reports-mavericks-luka-doncic-agree-to-contract-extension|last=Dixon|first=Schuyler|date=September 23, 2022|access-date=October 21, 2021|website=NBA.com}}
• On October 20, 2021, Buddy Hield passed Peja Stojaković to become the all-time three-point scoring leader in Kings franchise history.{{cite web|title=Buddy Hield passes Peja Stojakovic for most made 3s in Kings franchise history|url=https://www.nba.com/news/buddy-hield-passes-peja-stojakovic-for-most-made-3s-in-kings-franchise-history|website=NBA.com|access-date=December 12, 2021}}
• On October 22, 2021, James Harden passed Kyle Korver for fourth place on the NBA all-time three-point scoring list.{{cite web|title=Nets guard James Harden claims 4th on career 3s list|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nets-guard-james-harden-claims-4th-on-career-3s-list|url-status=live|access-date=October 24, 2021|website=NBA.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023173859/https://www.nba.com/news/nets-guard-james-harden-claims-4th-on-career-3s-list|archive-date=October 23, 2021}}
• On October 22, 2021, Chris Paul became the first player to reach 20,000 career points and 10,000 career assists.{{cite web|title=Chris Paul first player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points and 10,000 assists|url=https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-first-player-in-nba-history-to-reach-20000-points-and-10000-assists|url-status=live|access-date=October 24, 2021|website=NBA.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023053300/https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-first-player-in-nba-history-to-reach-20000-points-and-10000-assists|archive-date=October 23, 2021}}
• On October 23, 2021, Tyler Herro became the first player in Heat franchise history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in one game off the bench.{{cite magazine|title=NBA: Tyler Herro Is The First Player In Miami Heat History To Do This|url=https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/nba-tyler-herro-is-the-first-player-in-miami-heat-history-to-do-this|last=Stinar|first=Ben|url-status=live|access-date=October 24, 2021|magazine=Sports Illustrated|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024151556/https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/nba-tyler-herro-is-the-first-player-in-miami-heat-history-to-do-this|archive-date=October 24, 2021}}
• On October 24, 2021, Carmelo Anthony passed Moses Malone for ninth place on the NBA all-time scoring list.{{cite web |last=McMenamin |first=Dave |date=October 25, 2021 |title=Lakers' Carmelo Anthony passes Moses Malone for 9th on all-time scoring list: 'Still here doing it' in Year 19 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32470561/lakers-carmelo-anthony-passes-moses-malone-9th-all-scoring-list-here-doing-year-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025075225/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32470561/lakers-carmelo-anthony-passes-moses-malone-9th-all-scoring-list-here-doing-year-19 |archive-date=October 25, 2021 |access-date=October 25, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}
• On October 25, 2021, Ja Morant became the first player in Grizzlies franchise history to record at least 40 points and 10 assists in one game.{{cite web |last=Barnes |first=Evan |date=October 24, 2021 |title=Ja Morant's 40 points, 10 assists not enough in Grizzlies' loss to LeBron James, Lakers |url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2021/10/25/memphis-grizzlies-live-updates-vs-los-angeles-lakers-score-ja-morant-lebron-james-nba/8477100002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025083118/https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2021/10/25/memphis-grizzlies-live-updates-vs-los-angeles-lakers-score-ja-morant-lebron-james-nba/8477100002/ |archive-date=October 25, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |website=The Commercial Appeal}}
• On October 27, 2021, Joe Harris passed Jason Kidd to become the all-time leader in three-pointers made in Nets franchise history.{{cite web|title=Joe Harris passes Jason Kidd as Nets' all-time leader in 3-pointers made|url=https://www.nba.com/news/joe-harris-becomes-nets-all-time-3-point-king|url-status=live|access-date=October 30, 2021|website=NBA.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028033743/https://www.nba.com/news/joe-harris-becomes-nets-all-time-3-point-king|archive-date=October 28, 2021}}
• On November 2, 2021, Chris Paul passed Steve Nash for third place on the NBA all-time assist list.{{cite web|title=Chris Paul passes Steve Nash for 3rd place on NBA's all-time assist list|url=https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-passes-steve-nash-for-3rd-place-on-nbas-all-time-assist-list|url-status=live|access-date=November 3, 2021|website=NBA.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103072907/https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-passes-steve-nash-for-3rd-place-on-nbas-all-time-assist-list|archive-date=November 3, 2021}}
• On November 6, 2021, Doc Rivers became the 10th coach in NBA history to reach 1,000 wins.{{cite web|title=Doc Rivers becomes 10th coach in NBA history to reach 1,000 wins|url=https://www.nba.com/news/doc-rivers-becomes-10th-coach-in-nba-history-to-reach-1000-wins|url-status=live|access-date=November 7, 2021|website=NBA.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107174015/https://www.nba.com/news/doc-rivers-becomes-10th-coach-in-nba-history-to-reach-1000-wins|archive-date=November 7, 2021}}
• On November 24, 2021, Kevin Durant passed Allen Iverson for 25th place on the NBA all-time scoring list.{{cite web |last=Sam |first=Doric |date=November 25, 2021 |title=Nets' Kevin Durant Passes Allen Iverson for 25th on NBA's All-Time Scoring List |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10019112-nets-kevin-durant-passes-allen-iverson-for-25th-on-nbas-all-time-scoring-list |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report}}
• On December 2, 2021, the Grizzlies defeated the Thunder by 73 points, 152–79, which is the largest margin of victory in NBA history.{{cite web|title=Grizzlies set NBA record with 73-point victory over Thunder|url=https://www.nba.com/news/grizzlies-set-nba-record-with-73-point-victory-over-thunder|website=NBA.com|access-date=December 3, 2021|date=December 2, 2021}}
• On December 4, 2021, Duncan Robinson became the fastest player to hit 600 three-pointers, in his 184th game, passing the prior record made by Donovan Mitchell in 240 games.{{cite news|title=Gameday Rundown: The Milwaukee Back-To-Back|url=https://www.nba.com/heat/news/gameday-rundown-milwaukee-back-back|website=NBA.com|date=December 4, 2021|accessdate=December 4, 2021}}
• On December 9, 2021, LeBron James became the fifth player in NBA history to reach 100 career triple-doubles.{{cite web|date=December 9, 2021|title=LeBron James records 100th career triple-double in loss vs. Grizzlies|url=https://theathletic.com/news/lebron-james-records-100th-career-triple-double-in-loss-vs-grizzlies/0te4DLzkipjk/|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=The Athletic}}
• On December 14, 2021, Stephen Curry surpassed Ray Allen to become the NBA all-time leader in made three-pointers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32868940|website=ESPN|last=Friedell|first=Nick|date=December 14, 2021|access-date=December 14, 2021|title=Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry passes Ray Allen as NBA's all-time 3-point king}}{{cite news|title=Stephen Curry Becomes NBA's All-Time 3-Point Leader|url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/curry-nba-3point-leader-20211214|website=NBA.com|date=December 14, 2021|accessdate=December 15, 2021}}
• On December 16, 2021, Devonte Graham set the record for the longest game-winning buzzer-beater at 61 feet{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2021 |title=The longest game-winning buzzer-beaters in NBA history, with Devonte' Graham's 61-footer |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/12/16/22839462/nba-farthest-buzzer-beaters-devonte-graham-dr-j-devin-harris}}
• On December 17, 2021, Stephen Curry became the fastest player in NBA history to make 150 three-pointers in a season, accomplishing the feat in 28 games.{{cite web|last=Allen|first=Quinn|date=December 18, 2021|title=Steph Curry Proves Again Why He's The GOAT Shooter|url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-steph-curry-proves-again-why-hes-the-goat-shooter/|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=ClutchPoints}}
• On December 27, 2021, Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to surpass 3,000 made career three-pointers.{{cite web|date=December 28, 2021|title=The Road To 3,000 3-Pointers and Beyond|url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news-blogs/curry-road-to-3000|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=NBA.com}}{{cite web|last=Thanawalla|first=Ali|date=December 29, 2021|title=Mr. 3000: Steph becomes first to milestone 3-point mark|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-steph-curry-first-ever-nba-player-make-3000-3-pointers|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=NBC Sports}}
• On December 27, 2021, Greg Monroe became the 541st player to play in the NBA this season,{{cite news|date=December 28, 2021|title=Monroe record 541st NBA player used in a season|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=ESPN.com}} establishing an NBA record.{{cite news|last=Bumbaca|first=Chris|date=December 28, 2021|title=Greg Monroe debuts for Minnesota Timberwolves, setting NBA record for number of players in a season|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2021/12/28/nba-players-record-number-season-greg-monroe-timberwolves/9034343002/|access-date=January 4, 2022|work=USA Today}}
• On December 27, 2021, Josh Giddey became the second player in NBA history to record a double-double while going scoreless (Norm Van Lier).{{cite web|last=Quinn|first=Sam|date=December 27, 2021|title=Thunder's Josh Giddey posts scoreless double-double, becoming second NBA player in history to do so|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/thunders-josh-giddey-posts-scoreless-double-double-becoming-second-nba-player-in-history-to-do-so/|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=CBS Sports}}
• On December 28, 2021, LeBron James became the third player in NBA history to surpass 36,000 career points,{{cite news|last=Li|first=Joyce|date=December 29, 2021|title=LeBron James Becomes Third Player in NBA History To Reach 36,000 Career Points|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/lebron-james-becomes-third-player-100330770.html|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=Yahoo! Sports|publisher=Yahoo!}} and the youngest player to do so.{{cite web|last=Kulkarni|first=Divij|date=December 30, 2021|title=LeBron James Becomes Youngest NBA Player Ever To Reach 36,000 Points|url=https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/lebron-james-becomes-youngest-nba-player-ever-to-reach-36000-points|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Fadeaway World}}
• On December 31, 2021, LeBron James became the second player in NBA history to record 40 points and zero turnovers in a game at age 35 or older (Michael Jordan). James is also the first player to record at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five three-pointers in 30 minutes or less.{{cite web|last=Singh|first=Shailesh|date=January 1, 2022|title=LeBron James joins Michael Jordan in the legendary old man list after his banging performance against Blazers|url=https://firstsportz.com/lebron-james-joins-michael-jordan-in-the-legendary-old-man-list-after-his-banging-performance-against-blazers/|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=FirstSportz}}
• On January 1, 2022, Stephen Curry broke his own NBA record of consecutive games making at least one three-pointer, officially reaching 158 games{{cite web|last=Botkin|first=Brad|date=January 1, 2022|title=Warriors' Stephen Curry breaks own NBA record by hitting 3-pointer in 158th consecutive game|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/warriors-stephen-curry-breaks-own-nba-record-by-hitting-3-pointer-in-158th-consecutive-game/|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=CBS Sports}} and surpassing his previous mark of 157 games, which ended on November 5, 2016.{{cite web|date=November 5, 2016|title=Steph Curry's Streak of 157 Consecutive Games with 3-Pointer Snapped vs. Lakers|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2674147-steph-currys-streak-of-157-consecutive-games-with-3-pointer-snapped-vs-lakers|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=Bleacher Report}}
• On January 1, 2022, DeMar DeRozan became the first player in NBA history with a game-winning buzzer beater on consecutive days.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401360360|title=DeRozan beats the buzzer again, giving Bulls 7 straight wins|website=ESPN.com|publisher=Associated Press|date=January 1, 2022|access-date=January 1, 2022}}
• On January 2, 2022, Josh Giddey became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double at 19 years and 84 days, surpassing the record set by LaMelo Ball last season.{{cite web|last=Kaskey-Blomain|first=Michael|date=January 3, 2022|title=Thunder rookie Josh Giddey becomes youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/thunder-rookie-josh-giddey-becomes-youngest-player-in-nba-history-to-record-a-triple-double/|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=CBS Sports}} Giddey also became the youngest player in NBA history to lead all players in points, rebounds, and assists in one game, becoming the second teenager to do so along with Luka Dončić.{{cite web|last=Singh|first=Raahib|date=January 3, 2022|title='Josh Giddey becomes the youngest since Luka Doncic to achieve this huge feat!': The Thunder rookie becomes only the second teenager to lead the game in points, rebounds, and assist in a single game|url=https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-josh-giddey-becomes-the-youngest-since-luka-doncic-to-achieve-this-huge-feat-the-thunder-rookie-becomes-only-the-second-teenager-to-lead-the-game-in-points-rebounds-and-assist-in-a-single-gam/|access-date=January 4, 2022|website=The SportsRush}}
• On January 3, 2022, LeBron James met the minimum criteria for points per game by playing at least 70 percent of his team's games, averaging 28.6 points, and became the oldest player to average 25-plus points per game, having already been the youngest to do so, as he averaged 27.6 points per game in his sophomore season at 20 years old.{{cite web|last=Krishnamurthy|first=Aaditya|date=January 3, 2022|title=LeBron James Is Both The Youngest And The Oldest Player In NBA History To Average 25+ Points Per Game|url=https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/lebron-james-is-both-the-youngest-and-the-oldest-player-in-nba-history-to-average-25-points-per-game|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Fadeaway World}} He also surpassed Oscar Robertson for 4th all-time for free throws made.{{cite web|last=Krishnamurthy|first=Aaditya|date=January 3, 2022|title=LeBron James Surpasses Oscar Robertson To Become 4th On The All-Time Free-Throw List|url=https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/lebron-james-surpasses-oscar-robertson-to-become-4th-on-the-all-time-free-throw-list|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Fadeaway World}}
• On January 4, 2022, Russell Westbrook had his first game without turnovers since March 14, 2016;{{cite web|last=Quinn|first=Sam|date=January 5, 2022|title=Lakers' Russell Westbrook has first game without a turnover since 2016 in win over Kings|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-russell-westbrook-has-first-game-without-a-turnover-since-2016-in-win-over-kings/|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=CBS Sports}} this snapped the longest streak of consecutive games with a turnover since they have been first recorded for the 1977–78 NBA season at 407 games.{{cite web|last=Sengupta|first=Tonoy|date=January 5, 2022|title='Russell Westbrook had 0 turnovers for the first time in 408 games!': ESPN uncovers incredible stat after Lakers' star's recent performance vs Kings|url=https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-russell-westbrook-had-0-turnovers-for-the-first-time-in-408-games-espn-uncovers-incredible-stat-after-lakers-stars-recent-performance-vs-kings/|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=The Sports Rush}}
• On January 7, 2022, LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record at least 25 points in ten straight games, doing so at 37 years old.{{cite magazine|last=Smith|first=Brook|date=January 8, 2022|title=Lakers: This LeBron James Stat Proves He is Beating Father Time|url=https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/lakers-this-lebron-james-stat-proves-he-is-beating-father-time-bas2121|access-date=January 11, 2022|magazine=Sports Illustrated}} He also passed Alvin Robertson for 10th all-time in career steals.{{cite web|last=Ricks|first=William E.|date=January 8, 2022|title=LeBron James enters the NBA's top-10 all-time in steals|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33003855|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=ESPN.com}}
• On January 7, 2022, Trae Young had his 17th consecutive 25-point game, breaking a tie with Dominique Wilkins for the Hawks franchise record.{{cite web|last=Guinhawa|first=Angelo|date=January 7, 2022|url=https://clutchpoints.com/hawks-news-trae-young-breaks-dominique-wilkins-franchise-record-vs-lakers/|title=Trae Young breaks Dominique Wilkins' Hawks record vs. Lakers|website=ClutchPoints|access-date=March 16, 2022}}{{cite web|last=Jajodia|first=Advait|date=January 8, 2022|url=https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-now-that-trae-young-has-surpassed-wilkins-is-it-right-to-call-him-the-best-player-in-hawks-history-nba-twitter-applauds-the-23-year-old-for-setting-a-new-franchise-record-with-17/|title='Now that Trae Young has surpassed Wilkins, is it right to call him the best player in Hawks history?!': NBA Twitter applauds the 23-year-old for setting a new franchise record with 17 straight 25-point games|website=The Sports Rush|access-date=March 16, 2022}}
• On January 9, 2022, Klay Thompson played his first game after missing nearly 31 months, or 941 days, since June 13, 2019, the decisive Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.{{cite web|last=Youngmisuk|first=Ohm|title=Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson scores 17 points, punctuates return with 'vicious' dunk|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33031967|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 10, 2022|date=January 9, 2022}}
• On January 9, 2022, LeBron James passed Oscar Robertson for 7th all-time in career assists.{{cite web|last=Wimbish|first=Jasmyn|date=January 10, 2022|title=Lakers' LeBron James passes Oscar Robertson for seventh on NBA all-time assists list|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-lebron-james-passes-oscar-robertson-for-seventh-on-nba-all-time-assists-list/|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=CBS Sports}}
• On January 15, 2022, James Harden set an NBA record for most three-point field goals missed with 4,457, overtaking the previous record set by Ray Allen.{{cite web|last=Murty|first=Akash|date=January 16, 2022|title='James Harden crosses Ray Allen on the all-time 3-point missed list': Brooklyn Nets guard gets past the Hall of Fame shooter but not in the category he would have aimed for|url=https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-james-harden-crosses-ray-allen-on-the-all-time-3-point-missed-list-brooklyn-nets-guard-gets-past-the-hall-of-fame-shooter-but-not-in-the-category-he-would-have-aimed-for/|access-date=January 16, 2022|website=The SportsRush}}
• On January 20, 2022, Joel Embiid tied his career high with 50 points, plus 12 rebounds and three blocks, while making 17-of-23 field goals and 15-of-17 free throws, in just 27 minutes. It is the second-quickest time needed to score at least 50 points in the shot clock era after Klay Thompson's 52-point game in 26 minutes on October 29, 2018. Embiid also joined Hall of Famers Allen Iverson and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in 76ers franchise history with multiple 50-point games, while recording a double-double with least 50 points and 10 rebounds in the fewest minutes of any NBA player since 1955.{{cite news|date=January 20, 2022|title='Unbelievable' Joel Embiid matches career high with 50 points in 27 minutes|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/19/joel-embiid-50-points-philadelphia-sixers|access-date=January 20, 2022|website=The Guardian|publisher=Associated Press}}{{cite web|date=January 20, 2022|title='Unbelievable from the start,' Joel Embiid scores 50 points in 27 minutes as Philadelphia 76ers win|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33104547|access-date=January 20, 2022|website=ESPN.com|publisher=ESPN News Service}}{{cite magazine|date=January 20, 2022|title=Joel Embiid Ties Career High With 50 Points In Just 27 Minutes Against Magic|url=https://www.si.com/nba/2022/01/20/joel-embiid-career-high-50-points-27-minutes-magic|access-date=January 20, 2022|magazine=Sports Illustrated|publisher=Associated Press}}
• On January 20, 2022, LeBron James became the fifth player in NBA history to record at least 30,000 career points and 10,000 career rebounds. James is also the first player to record at least 30,000 career points, 10,000 career rebounds, and 9,000 career assists.{{cite web|date=January 20, 2022|title=LeBron James reaches 10,000 career rebounds vs. Pacers|url=https://www.nba.com/news/lebron-james-reaches-10000-career-rebounds-vs-pacers|access-date=January 20, 2022|website=NBA.com}}{{cite news|last=Stalnicovitz|first=Dan Fridman|date=January 20, 2022|title=Another milestone in LeBron James' career as he reaches 10,000 rebounds|url=https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2022/01/20/61e9093eca474131328b45ba.html|access-date=January 20, 2022|work=Marca}}{{cite web|last=Julka|first=Arjun|date=January 20, 2022|title='LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to record 30K points, 10K rebounds, and 9K assists': The 37-year old was the only saving grace in the Lakers' embarrassing loss to the Pacers|url=https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-lebron-james-becomes-the-first-player-in-nba-history-to-record-30k-points-10k-rebounds-and-9k-assists-the-37-year-old-was-the-only-saving-grace-in-the-lakers-embarrassing-loss-to-the/|access-date=January 20, 2022|website=The SportsRush}}
• On January 20, 2022, Chris Paul had his 13th career game of recording at least 20 points, ten assists, and no turnovers. He overtook Tim Hardaway's count for most games since individual turnovers were first tracked in the 1977–78 season.{{cite web|last=Ryan|first=Brandon|date=January 24, 2022|url=https://www.arout.net/nba-chris-paul-all-time-leader-in-games-20-points-10-assists-no-losses/|title=NBA: Chris Paul all-time leader in games 20 points, 10 assists, no losses|website=Arout|access-date=January 24, 2022}}
• On January 21, 2022, Dwight Howard broke a tie with Nate Thurmond to claim sole possession of 10th all-time in rebounds.{{cite news |last=Stalnicovitz |first=Dan Fridman |date=January 21, 2022 |title=Dwight Howard Lakers: What huge milestone did he achieve last night against Pacers? |work=Marca |url=https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2022/01/21/61ea0e89268e3e8a758b456c.html |access-date=January 24, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/dwight-howard-climbs-to-10th-on-all-time-rebounding-list|title=Dwight Howard climbs to 10th on all-time rebounding list|website=NBA.com|date=January 22, 2022|access-date=January 24, 2022}}{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Sanjesh|date=January 22, 2022|url=https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/2022/01/22/lakers-dwight-howard-becomes-no-10-on-all-time-rebounds-list/|title=Dwight Howard Lakers: What huge milestone did he achieve last night against Pacers?|work=USA Today|access-date=January 24, 2022}}
• On January 23, 2022, Jimmy Butler passed LeBron James for first place on the Miami Heat all-time triple-doubles list.{{cite magazine|last=Richardson|first=Shandel|date=January 23, 2022|title=Jimmy Butler Sets Miami Heat Career Triple-Doubles Record Against Lakers|url=https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-news/miami-heat-lakers-recap-jimmy-butler-record-jan-23|access-date=January 24, 2022|magazine=Sports Illustrated}}
• On January 25, 2022, Nikola Jokić became the first player in NBA history to record at least 5,000 rebounds and 3,000 assists within their first 500 career games.{{cite web|last=Jajodia|first=Advaid|date=January 26, 2022|url=https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-to-have-a-player-like-nikola-jokic-is-a-luxury-michael-malone-commends-the-nuggets-mvp-as-he-accomplishes-yet-another-special-feat-in-the-110-105-win-over-the-pistons/|title='To have a player like Nikola Jokic is a luxury': Michael Malone commends the Nuggets MVP as he accomplishes yet another special feat in the 110–105 win over the Pistons|website=The SportsRush|access-date=January 26, 2022}}
• On January 26, 2022, Kelly Oubre became the fourth player in NBA history to record at least ten three-pointers coming off the bench (J. R. Smith, Danilo Gallinari, and Donyell Marshall), as the Hornets recorded a franchise record of 158 points and LaMelo Ball had a plus–minus of 45.{{cite news|last=Robinson|first=Aaron|date=January 27, 2022|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/kelly-oubre-lamelo-highlight-crazy-103137062.html|title=Kelly Oubre & LaMelo highlight crazy Wednesday|publisher=Yahoo! Sports|access-date=January 28, 2022|archive-date=January 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128063135/https://sports.yahoo.com/kelly-oubre-lamelo-highlight-crazy-103137062.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last=Matange|first=Yash|date=January 27, 2022|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/hornets-158-points-franchise-record-pacers/1pfdwbp0pq78qzizb8bks0bk4|title=By The Numbers: Hornets pour franchise-record 158 points on Pacers, sweep season series|website=Sporting News|access-date=January 28, 2022}}
• On January 29, 2022, Russell Westbrook scored 30 of his 35 points in the second half, the most by any Laker since Kobe Bryant's last game on April 13, 2016.{{cite news|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/westbrook-scores-30-second-half-140053476.html|title=Westbrook scores 30 in second half but Hornets hold off Lakers push for win|website=Yahoo! Sports|date=January 29, 2022|access-date=January 29, 2022|archive-date=January 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130063922/https://sports.yahoo.com/westbrook-scores-30-second-half-140053476.html|url-status=dead}}
• On January 29, 2022, the Toronto Raptors became the first team to have five players play at least 50 minutes in a game since the shot clock era.{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/news/raptors-survive-jimmy-butlers-triple-double-to-beat-heat-in-triple-overtime/NqVuoWH5MYl1/|title=Raptors survive Jimmy Butler's triple-double to beat Heat in triple overtime|website=The Athletic|date=January 30, 2022|access-date=January 30, 2022}}{{cite news|last=Wimbish|first=Jasmyn|date=January 30, 2022|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/raptors-outlast-heat-in-wild-triple-overtime-thriller-all-five-toronto-starters-play-over-50-minutes-in-win/|title=Raptors outlast Heat in wild triple-overtime thriller; all five Toronto starters play over 50 minutes in win|work=CBS Sports|access-date=January 30, 2022}}
• On February 1, 2022, Josh Giddey became the fourth teenager in NBA history to have record 500 points, 200 rebounds, and 200 assists in his first 45 career games (LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and LaMelo Ball).{{cite news|last=Wimbish|first=Jasmyn|date=February 1, 2022|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/thunders-josh-giddey-joins-lebron-james-luka-doncic-in-exclusive-club-in-win-over-trail-blazers/|title=Thunder's Josh Giddey joins LeBron James, Luka Doncic in exclusive club in win over Trail Blazers|work=CBS Sports|access-date=February 5, 2022}}
• On February 1, 2022, Gary Trent Jr. became the first player in NBA history to have five straight 30-point games after having fewer than five such games in his career (minimum 100 games) entering this streak.{{cite news|last=Fuller|first=Marcus|date=February 3, 2022|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/trent-jr-historic-streak-30-010200661.html|title=Trent Jr.'s historic streak of 30-point NBA games traces to Dad, KG|publisher=Yahoo! Sports|access-date=February 3, 2022}}
• On February 4, 2022, Gregg Popovich became the first coach in NBA history to win 1,500 games, including the regular season and playoffs.{{cite news|last=Wolf|first=Jordan|date=February 4, 2022|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/winter-olympics/gregg-popovich-becomes-first-coach-in-nba-history-with-1-500-wins/ar-AATuBj6?li=BB15ms5q|title=Gregg Popovich becomes first coach in NBA history with 1,500 wins|website=MSN|access-date=February 5, 2022}}
• On February 5, 2022, Luka Dončić moved into the top 10 for all-time triple-doubles with 44, surpassing Fat Lever.{{cite web|date=February 5, 2022|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1304824/luka-doncics-historic-triple-double-lifts-the-mavericks-past-the-sixers/|title=Luka Doncic posted his 44th career triple-double to lead to Mavs to win over the Sixers|website=Eurohoops|access-date=February 5, 2022}}
• On February 8, 2022, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, and LeBron James reached 20 straight games recording at least 25 points; it is the first season in NBA history that three players have achieved this feat.
• On February 12, 2022, LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most combined points in regular season and playoffs.{{cite web|last=McMenamin|first=Dave|date=February 12, 2022|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33277731|title=LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most combined points in regular season and playoffs|website=ESPN.com|access-date=February 13, 2022}}
• On February 12, 2022, DeMar DeRozan tied Michael Jordan's franchise record with the Bulls of five straight games with at least 35 points.{{cite web|last=Collier|first=Jamal|date=February 12, 2022|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33278784|title=Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan gets 5th straight game with at least 35 points, joins Michael Jordan on team list|website=ESPN.com|access-date=February 13, 2022}} On November 22, 2021, DeRozan had already broke a franchise record for most point scored in their first 16 games at 425, just one point ahead Jordan's rookie 1984–85 NBA season.{{cite magazine|last=Stinar|first=Ben|date=November 22, 2021|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/news/demar-derozan-passed-michael-jordan-on-this-list-in-the-chicago-bulls-win-over-the-new-york-knicks-on-sunday-|title=What? DeMar DeRozan Passed Michael Jordan On This List In The Chicago Bulls Win Over The New York Knicks On Sunday|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=February 13, 2022}}
• On February 12, 2022, Gregg Popovich won his 1,332nd regular season game as head coach, tying Lenny Wilkens for second place all-time.{{cite web|url=https://kdal610.com/2022/02/13/nba-roundup-warriors-edge-lakers-in-thrilling-finish/|title=NBA roundup: Warriors edge Lakers in thrilling finish|date=February 13, 2022|access-date=February 13, 2022|via=KDAL|quote=It was the 1,332nd career victory for Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, tying him with Lenny Wilkens for second place in NBA history ... .}}
• On February 12, 2022, Nikola Jokić became the fifth player in NBA history to have multiple seasons recording 15 or more triple-doubles.{{cite news|last=Singer|first=Mike|date=February 12, 2022|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2022/02/11/nuggets-fall-to-celtics-nikola-jokic-triple-double/|title=Nuggets fall to Celtics, spoiling Nikola Jokic's 15th triple-double|work=Denver Post|access-date=February 21, 2022}}
• On February 15, 2022, the Celtics became the first team in NBA history to win three straight road games by a margin of at least 30 points in each game. In addition, their win over the Philadelphia 76ers marked the first time in the three-point era (1979–80) that a team made more three-pointers in a game than their opponent had total field goals.{{cite web|last=Snow|first=Taylor|date=February 16, 2022|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/post-20220215-celtics-crush-sixers-48-points-setting-several-records-process|title=C's Crush Sixers by 48 Points, Setting Several Records in The Process|website=NBA.com|access-date=February 21, 2022}}
• On February 15, 2022, Josh Giddey became the youngest player in NBA history to both record a triple-double in consecutive games and record a 20-point triple-double.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/33292990|title=Josh Giddey youngest with two straight triple-doubles as Thunder drop Knicks at Madison Square Garden|website=ESPN.com|date=February 15, 2022|access-date=February 21, 2022}}
• On February 16, 2022, DeMar DeRozan recorded his seventh straight 35-point game while shooting 50 percent from the field, breaking a tie with Wilt Chamberlain,{{cite web |last=Schaefer |first=Rob |date=February 14, 2022 |title=10 Observations: Bulls Win 4th Straight Behind DeRozan Masterpiece |url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nbcsports/10-observations-bulls-win-4th-straight-behind-derozan-masterpiece/2759600/ |access-date=February 15, 2022 |website=NBC Chicago}}{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=K. C.|date=February 14, 2022|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nbcsports/bulls-demar-derozan-ties-wilt-chamberlains-nba-scoring-record/2759593/|title=Bulls' DeMar DeRozan Ties Wilt Chamberlain's NBA Scoring Record|website=NBC Chicago|access-date=February 15, 2022}} and recording the longest such streak.{{cite news|last=Botkin|first=Brad|date=February 17, 2022|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls-demar-derozan-makes-nba-history-with-35-point-scoring-streak-not-even-wilt-chamberlain-could-match/|title=Bulls' DeMar DeRozan makes NBA history with 35-point scoring streak not even Wilt Chamberlain could match|work=CBS Sports|access-date=February 21, 2022}}
• On February 16, 2022, Lou Williams passed Dell Curry to become the all-time leader in games played off the bench with 985 (starters were first tracked in 1970–71).{{cite web|last=Silva|first=Orlando|date=February 17, 2022|url=https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/lou-williams-has-the-most-games-played-off-the-bench-with-985|title=Lou Williams Has The Most Games Played Off The Bench With 985|website=Fadeaway World|access-date=February 21, 2022}}
• On February 17, 2022, Duncan Robinson became the fastest player in NBA history to record 700 three-pointers. He made this feat in a span of 216 games, after making six three-pointers in a double-overtime win against the Hornets, surpassing Buddy Hield's previous record in 269 games.{{cite web|last=Samillano|first=Gerard|date=February 17, 2022|url=https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-duncan-robinson-shatters-3-point-record-not-even-stephen-curry-did/|title=Heat forward Duncan Robinson shatters 3-point record not even Stephen Curry did|website=Clutch Points|accessdate=February 21, 2022}}{{cite web |last=Aston |first=Ryan |title=Heat Star Duncan Robinson Hits Milestone in Record Time |url=https://heavy.com/sports/miami-heat/duncan-robinson-700-threes/ |website=Heavy.com |access-date=May 27, 2022 |date=February 18, 2022}}
• On February 20, 2022, Stephen Curry set the record for most three-pointers made in an All-Star quarter (6), half (8), and game (16).{{cite web|date=February 20, 2022|title=Stephen Curry sets NBA All-Star Game record for 3-pointers made|url=https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nba/nba-all-star-game/stephen-curry-nba-all-star-game-record-13-three-pointers/95-ec90c00f-cf5e-4ac2-baab-b2cda17b0ad0|access-date=February 21, 2022|website=WKYC|last=Axelrod|first=Ben}}{{cite web|date=February 20, 2022|title=Stephen Curry puts on show, shatters records with All-Star 3-point barrage|url=https://www.nba.com/news/stephen-curry-puts-on-show-shatters-records-with-all-star-3-point-barrage|access-date=February 21, 2022|website=NBA.com}}{{cite news|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220221-curry-wins-mvp-with-16-threes-in-a-50-point-all-star-performance|title=Curry wins MVP with 16 threes in a 50-point all-star performance|website=France24|publisher=Agence France-Presse|date=February 21, 2022|access-date=February 21, 2022}}
• On February 24, 2022, DeMar DeRozan became the seventh player in NBA history with eight straight 35-point games (Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and James Harden), at the same time extending his streak of consecutive 35-point games with at least 50 percent shooting to eight,{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/news/bulls-demar-derozan-extends-historic-scoring-streak-in-win-vs-hawks/2kJpButFA9A2/|title=Bulls' DeMar DeRozan extends historic scoring streak in win vs. Hawks|website=The Athletic|date=February 25, 2022|access-date=February 25, 2022}}{{cite news|last=Johnson|first=K. C.|date=February 25, 2022|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bulls-demar-derozan-adds-game-winner-historic-scoring-streak|title=DeRozan adds game-winner to historic scoring streak|publisher=NBC Sports|access-date=February 25, 2022}}{{cite magazine|last=Jackson|first=Wilton|date=February 25, 2022|url=https://www.si.com/nba/2022/02/25/demar-derozan-late-game-jumper-secures-bulls-victory-against-hawks|title=DeMar DeRozan's Late-Game Jumper Secures Bulls' Victory Against Hawks|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=February 25, 2022}} which ended in his next game on February 27. His streak of ten consecutive 30-point games ended on March 1, just one game behind franchise record held by Michael Jordan.{{cite magazine|last=Kidane|first=Benyam|date=February 27, 2022|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/demar-derozan-historic-scoring-streak-bulls/vwztpqellshxaycnlrjbnqld|title=By The Numbers: Inside DeMar DeRozan's historic scoring streak for the Bulls|magazine=Sporting News|access-date=March 6, 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/bulls-demar-derozan-streak-of-30s-comes-to-end/|title=Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Streak of 30's comes to end|work=CBS Sports|date=March 1, 2022|access-date=March 6, 2022}}
• On March 4, 2022, James Harden, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey scored at least 20 points in each of their first three games together.{{cite news|last=Silva|first=Orlando|date=March 4, 2022|url=https://fadeawayworld.net/nba-media/joel-embiid-james-harden-and-tyrese-maxey-have-posted-incredible-numbers-in-their-first-3-games-the-new-philadelphia-76ers-big-3-is-scary|title=Joel Embiid, James Harden And Tyrese Maxey Have Posted Incredible Numbers In Their First 3 Games: 'The New Philadelphia 76ers Big 3 Is Scary'|website=Fadeway World|access-date=March 6, 2022}} Over this four-game undefeated span, Maxey averaged 26.8 points per game, shot 64.9 percent from the field, and shot 70 percent from three-point range on five attempts per game.{{cite magazine|last=Kidane|first=Benyamin|date=March 5, 2022|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/in/nba/news/james-hardens-76ers-tyrese-maxey-game-another-level/onel1q45a5hhnjjkvxupuuml|title=76ers' Tyrese Maxey is averaging video-game numbers alongside James Harden|magazine=Sporting News|access-date=March 7, 2022}}
• On March 4, 2022, the Pelicans, at that time at least ten games under .500, became the first team in NBA history to outscore their opponents by 100 points across their first four games after the All-Star Break.{{cite web|last=Kosel|first=Oleh|date=March 6, 2022|url=https://www.thebirdwrites.com/2022/3/6/22964183/pelicans-nuggets-nba-preview-cj-mccollum-brandon-ingram-nikola-jokic-herb-jones-tv-channel-time|title=Pelicans seek first 5-game winning streak since 2017–18 season|website=The Bird Writes|access-date=March 7, 2022}}
• On March 4, 2022, DeMarcus Cousins had his first 30-point game since January 22, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/demarcus-cousins-first-30-point-111315745.html|title=DeMarcus Cousins has first 30-point game since 2018|website=Yahoo! Sports|date=March 5, 2022|access-date=March 6, 2022}}{{cite web|last=Acedera|first=Shane|date=March 5, 2022|url=https://www.thesportsgeek.com/news/boogie-cousins-doubles-points-prop-bet-with-first-30-point-game-since-2018/|title=DeMarcus Cousins Play Best Game Since 2018 in First Nuggets Start|website=The Sports Geek|access-date=March 7, 2022}} His 31 points in 24 minutes were the fewest minutes in a 30-point game in Nuggets franchise history and the third-fewest minutes played in a 30-point game in his career, as well as his third career 30-point game in 35 minutes or fewer, equalling Freeman Williams for the most such games in the shot clock era.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/gamenotes/nuggets.pdf|title=Denver Nuggets Game Notes|publisher=NBA|date=March 7, 2022|page=4|access-date=March 7, 2022}}
• On March 5, 2022, LeBron James recorded a season-high 56-point game, which was also his Lakers career high. He became the fourth NBA player to record a 50-point game at the age of 37 (Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Jamal Crawford); it was the second-most points scored by a player in NBA history after turning 35 years old, behind Bryant's 60-point farewell game. He also became the oldest player to record 55 points and 10 rebounds in a game, and was the first Lakers to do so since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000, as well as the first player in NBA history to have a 50-point game before turning 21 and after turning 35.{{cite web|last=Acedera|first=Shane|date=March 5, 2022|url=https://www.thesportsgeek.com/news/lebron-drops-56-as-lakers-score-upset-of-warriors/|title=LeBron Drops 56 as Lakers Score Upset of Warriors|website=The Sports Geek|access-date=March 6, 2022}} James also became the second player after Jordan to record a 50-point game in three different decades,{{cite web|last=Krishnamurthy|first=Aaditya|date=March 7, 2022|url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/michael_jordan_and_lebron_james_are_the_only_players_to_score_50_points_in_three_different_decades/s1_16751_37277467|title=Michael Jordan And LeBron James Are The Only Players To Score 50 Points In Three Different Decades|website=Fadeway World|access-date=March 7, 2022|via=Yardbarker}} and passed Karl Malone to move into second for all-time minutes played, trailing only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.{{cite web|last=Buha|first=Jovan|date=March 6, 2022|url=https://theathletic.com/3165300/2022/03/06/lebron-james-monster-game-halts-lakers-skid-i-dont-give-a-damn-about-the-56-im-just-happy-we-got-a-win/|title=LeBron James' monster game halts Lakers' skid: 'I don't give a damn about the 56. I'm just happy we got a win'|website=The Athletic|access-date=March 7, 2022}}
• On March 6, 2022, Bojan Bogdanović became the first player in NBA history to make at least eleven three-pointers in a game while not making a two-point field goal.{{cite web|last=Hansen|first=James|date=March 6, 2022|url=https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/3/6/22964936/utah-jazz-get-win-over-oklahoma-city-thunder-behind-11-threes-from-bojan-bogdanovic|title=Bojan Bogdanovic powers Jazz past Thunder with 11 3-pointers|website=SLC Dunk|access-date=March 7, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatias-bojan-bogdanovic-creates-nba-history/|title=Croatia's Bojan Bogdanović creates NBA history|website=Croatia Week|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022}}
• On March 6, 2022, Kevin Durant became the 23rd player in NBA history to record 25,000 career points.{{cite magazine|last=Scott|first=Jelani|date=March 6, 2022|url=https://www.si.com/nba/2022/03/06/kevin-durant-becomes-23rd-player-reach-25k-points-nets-loss-celtics|title=Kevin Durant Becomes 23rd Player to Reach 25K points in Nets' Loss to Celtics|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=March 7, 2022}}
• On March 11, 2022, Gregg Popovich won his 1,336th regular season game as head coach, surpassing Don Nelson for first place all-time.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/gregg-popovich-passes-don-nelson-for-no-1-all-time-in-coaching-wins|title=Gregg Popovich passes Don Nelson for No. 1 all time in coaching wins|website=NBA.com|last=Wright|first=Michael C.|date=March 11, 2022|access-date=March 11, 2022}}{{cite news |date=March 11, 2022 |title=Gregg Popovich surpasses Don Nelson for most wins in NBA coaching history |publisher=Associates Press |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-03-11/gregg-popovich-most-wins-nba-coach-history |access-date=March 15, 2022 |via=Los Angeles Times}}
• On March 11, 2022, LeBron James became the oldest player to have multiple 50-point games in a season, and is the first Lakers player since Kobe Bryant in April 2007 to have back-to-back 50-point home games.{{cite web |last=Reedy |first=Joe |date=March 12, 2022 |title=LeBron puts on show, drops 50 in Lakers win |url=https://www.nba.com/game/was-vs-lal-0022101004 |access-date=March 15, 2022 |website=NBA.com}}{{cite news|title=LeBron's 50-point night in Lakers' win takes Bernard King out of record book|url=https://nypost.com/2022/03/12/lebrons-50-point-night-bernard-king-out-of-record-book/|publisher=Associated Press|date=March 12, 2022|access-date=March 15, 2022|via=New York Post}}
• On March 13, 2022, LeBron James became the seventh player in NBA history to record 10,000 assists, and he also became first player with 30,000 points, 10,000 assists, and 10,000 rebounds.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/lebron-james-close-to-being-the-only-member-of-the-30k-10k-10k-club|title=LeBron James becomes the only member of the 30K-10K-10K club|website=NBA.com|last=Martin|first=Brian|date=March 11, 2022|access-date=March 15, 2022|postscript=. Updated March 15, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-becomes-first-player-in-nba-history-to-notch-10000-career-points-rebounds-and-assists/|title=LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to notch 10,000 career points, rebounds and assists|website=CBS Sports|last=Quinn|first=Sam|date=March 14, 2022|access-date=March 15, 2022}}
• On March 14, 2022, there were three different 45-plus-point games (Karl-Anthony Towns with 60, Stephen Curry with 47, and Trae Young with 46) in one day for the first time in NBA history.{{cite web|title=Karl-Anthony Towns, Trae Young, Steph Curry make NBA history with scoring outbursts|url=https://www.nba.com/news/karl-anthony-towns-trae-young-steph-curry-make-nba-history-with-scoring-outbursts|website=NBA.com|date=March 15, 2022|access-date=March 16, 2022}} Towns' was a career high, and he broke his own record for the Timberwolves franchise record.{{cite web|last=Walsh|first=Erin|title=Karl-Anthony Towns Drops Franchise-Record 60 Points in Timberwolves' Win over Spurs|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10029781-karl-anthony-towns-drops-franchise-record-60-points-in-timberwolves-win-over-spurs|website=Bleacher Report|date=March 15, 2022|access-date=March 15, 2022}} He also became the sixth player in NBA history to secure a 60-point, 15-rebound game.{{cite web|title=Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns goes for career-high 60 in win over Spurs|url=https://www.nba.com/news/timberwolves-karl-anthony-towns-goes-for-career-high-60-in-win-over-spurs|website=NBA.com|date=March 15, 2022|access-date=March 15, 2022}}
• On March 15, 2022, Kyrie Irving scored a career-high 60 points and passed Deron Williams for Nets franchise record. Irving and Kevin Durant became the first teammates to score 50-plus points in consecutive games.{{cite news|last=Zilgitt|first=Jeff|title=Kyrie Irving scores career- and franchise-high 60 points as Brooklyn Nets rout Orlando Magic|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2022/03/15/kyrie-irving-60-points-nets-beat-magic/7056322001/|newspaper=USA Today|date=March 16, 2022|access-date=March 16, 2022}}
• On March 19, 2022, LeBron James passed Karl Malone for second place as the NBA all-time scoring leader.{{cite web|last=Youngmisuk|first=Ohm|date=March 20, 2022|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33551154|title=LeBron passes Malone, now No. 2 on scoring list|publisher=ESPN|access-date=March 31, 2022}}
• On March 26, 2022, a game between the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena was suspended in the second quarter after a speaker caught fire. The fire prompted fans to be evacuated from the building and the game was suspended for 70 minutes. At 9:30 p.m, the game resumed, but fans were not allowed in the arena. The Raptors won 131–91.
• On March 31, 2022, Giannis Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time scoring leader in Bucks franchise history.{{cite web|title=Giannis Antetokounmpo passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Bucks' all-time scoring leader|url=https://www.nba.com/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-passes-kareem-as-bucks-all-time-scoring-leader|website=NBA.com|date=March 31, 2022|access-date=March 31, 2022}}
• On April 7, 2022, Nikola Jokić became the first player in NBA history to tally at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in a season.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-becomes-1st-player-in-nba-history-to-amass-2000-points-1000-rebounds-and-500-assists-in-single-season|title=Nikola Jokic becomes 1st player in NBA history with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in season|website=NBA.com|date=April 7, 2022|access-date=April 7, 2022}} He finished the season on historical good statistical values on advanced metrics,{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/michael-malone-pushes-mvp-case-for-nuggets-star-nikola-jokic-following-nba-record|title=Michael Malone Pushes MVP Case For Nuggets Star Nikola Jokić Following NBA Record|website=NBA.com|date=April 9, 2022|access-date=April 11, 2022}} with the highest single-season player efficiency rating in NBA history at 33.01,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/hollinger/statistics|title=2021–22 Hollinger NBA Player Statistics – All Players|website=ESPN.com|date=April 11, 2022|access-date=July 23, 2023}} and also led the NBA in win shares, offensive win shares, plus–minus, value over replacement player, total rebounds, double-doubles (66), and triple-doubles (19).{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2022_leaders.html|title=2021–22 NBA Leaders|website=Basketball Reference|publisher=Sports Reference|date=April 11, 2022|access-date=April 11, 2022}}
• On April 10, 2022, Joel Embiid won a historically close three-player fight with Giannis Antetokounmpo (29.9) and LeBron James (30.3),{{cite web|last=Hodge|first=Stuart|date=April 9, 2022|url=https://www.skysports.com/amp/nba/news/12040/12572558/joel-embiid-lebron-james-giannis-antetokounmpo-locked-in-historic-battle-for-nba-scoring-title|title=Joel Embiid becomes NBA scoring title favourite over LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo as LeBron's season ends|website=Sky Sports|access-date=April 10, 2022}}{{cite magazine|last=McGregor|first=Gilbert|date=April 9, 2022|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-scoring-title-tracker-race/x2ax9intmnbuuv7olv5hwpkx|title=NBA scoring title tracker: LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo entrenched in historic race|magazine=The Sporting News|access-date=April 10, 2022}}{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Brian|date=April 10, 2022|url=https://www.nba.com/news/scoring-title-tracker-historically-close-chase|title=Scoring Title Tracker: Historically close 3-player chase narrows|website=NBA.com|access-date=April 10, 2022}} for the NBA scoring title, with 30.6 points per game.{{cite web|last=Bontemps|first=Tim|date=April 11, 2022|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33713646|title=Joel Embiid wins NBA scoring title for first time, becomes first center since Shaq to claim crown|website=NBA.com|access-date=April 11, 2022}} It was Embiid's first scoring title,{{cite web|last=Helin|first=Kurt|date=April 10, 2022|url=https://www.nba.com/news/76ers-celebrate-joel-embiids-scoring-title-push-kia-mvp-contention|title=76ers celebrate Joel Embiid's scoring title, push Kia MVP contention|website=NBA.com|access-date=April 10, 2022}} the first foreign player to do so,{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Brian|date=April 11, 2022|url=https://www.nba.com/news/scoring-title-tracker-historically-close-chase|title=Scoring Title Tracker: Joel Embiid becomes 1st center since Shaquille O'Neal to win honors|website=NBA.com|access-date=April 10, 2022}}{{cite web|last=Pauvarel|first=Camille|date=April 11, 2022|url=https://www.africanews.com/2022/04/11/cameroonian-joel-embiid-wins-nba-scoring-title/|title=Cameroonian Joel Embiid wins NBA scoring title|website=Africanews|access-date=April 11, 2022}} as well as the first center to do so since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000,{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Brian|date=April 11, 2022|url=https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/10/joel-embiid-officially-becomes-first-center-since-shaq-to-win-scoring-title/|title=Joel Embiid officially becomes first center since Shaq to win scoring title|website=NBC Sports|access-date=April 10, 2022}} the fourth center to do so since the ABA–NBA merger in 1976,{{cite web|last=Clancy|first=Shamus|date=April 10, 2022|url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/joel-embiid-wins-nba-scoring-title-mvp-race-voting-giannis-antetokounmpo-nikola-jokic/|title=Joel Embiid wins NBA scoring title|website=Philly Voice|access-date=April 11, 2022}} the first center to average at least 30 points since fellow 76ers Moses Malone in 1982,{{cite web|last=Quinn|first=Sam|date=April 11, 2022|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers-joel-embiid-secures-nba-scoring-title-becomes-first-center-to-accomplish-feat-since-shaquille-oneal/|title=76ers' Joel Embiid secures NBA scoring title, becomes first center to accomplish feat since Shaquille O'Neal|website=CBS Sports|access-date=April 11, 2022}} and the first 76er to led the league since Allen Iverson in 2005.{{cite news|agency=Associated Press|date=April 11, 2022|url=https://usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2022/04/10/76-ers-joel-embiid-wins-nba-scoring-title/9536859002/|title=76ers' Joel Embiid wins NBA scoring title|newspaper=USA Today|access-date=April 10, 2022}} Aged 37, James would have broken Michael Jordan's record of oldest scoring leader at 34,{{cite web|last=Quinn|first=Sam|date=April 8, 2022|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lebron-james-ends-bid-for-historic-scoring-title-lakers-rule-him-out-for-rest-of-season-to-rehab-ankle-injury/|title=LeBron James ends bid for historic scoring title; Lakers rule him out for rest of season to rehab ankle injury|website=CBS Sports|access-date=April 10, 2022}} but he only played 56 games, two fewer than the necessary to qualify, due to injuries.{{cite news|agency=Associated Press|date=April 8, 2022|url=https://usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/lakers/2022/04/08/lebron-james-miss-lakers-last-two-games-scoring-title/9513769002/|title=Lakers' LeBron James to miss final two games with ankle injury, loses out on scoring title|newspaper=USA Today|access-date=April 10, 2022}}{{cite news|last=Hodge|first=Stuart|date=April 11, 2022|url=https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/36226/12572558/joel-embiid-wins-nba-scoring-title-ahead-of-lebron-james-and-giannis-antetokounmpo|title=Joel Embiid wins NBA scoring title ahead of LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo|website=Sky Sports|access-date=April 10, 2022}} Embiid became the only player other than Michael Jordan to average 40.4 points or more per 100 possessions.
• Tyus Jones averaged the highest assist-to-turnover ratio (min. 50 games played), at 7.04, in a season in NBA history{{Cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/5-things-analytics-tyus-jones-201401620.html#:~:text=Jones'%20assist%2Dto%2Dturnover,it%20for%20an%20entire%20season.|title=5 things analytics say about Tyus Jones' game|date=July 26, 2023|website=}}
• DeMar DeRozan had the highest Win Probability Added in a season (since tracking began 1996–97) at 11.08 {{Cite web|url=https://stats.inpredictable.com/nba/ssnPlayer.php?season=2021&pos=ALL&team=ALL&po=0&frdt=2020-12-22&todt=2021-07-20&rate=tot|title=Inpredictable advanced analytics rankings|date=December 3, 2023|website=}}
• Trae Young became the second player to lead the league in both points and assists in the same season;{{Cite web |date=April 11, 2022 |title=Trae Young becomes second player to lead the NBA in points and assists |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/trae-young-becomes-second-player-070917318.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926193711/https://sports.yahoo.com/trae-young-becomes-second-player-070917318.html |archive-date=September 26, 2023 |access-date=September 26, 2023 |website=www.yahoo.com}} Nate Archibald was the first to achieve this feat during the 1972–73 season with the Kansas City-Omaha Kings.
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic allowing teams to acquire players on hardship exceptions, this season produced a record-high 225 10-day contracts signed throughout the NBA.{{cite web | url=https://www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/2487/the-nbas-vanishing-15th-roster-spot | title=The NBA's Vanishing 15th Roster Spot | Spotrac News }}

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