NBA players union says 65-game rule for awards 'must be abolished or reformed'
The NBA players union is calling for the 65-game rule for postseason awards to be abolished or reformed after Cade Cunningham's injury may cause him to miss the threshold. Cunningham's potential ineligibility for awards has sparked a debate about the rule, which was implemented to discourage load management of star players.
The NBA players union wants to change the 65-game rule for postseason awards. Cade Cunningham's injury may cause him to miss the threshold, making him ineligible for awards. The union says the rule is unfair and should be reformed to account for significant injuries. Cunningham's agent agrees, saying he has delivered a first-team All-NBA season and should not be disqualified due to an arbitrary games-played threshold. Other players, like Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, have also been affected by the rule. The issue will likely be discussed in the offseason.
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