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Magic vs Pistons highlights Cade Cunningham’s return from injury, Detroit’s elite shooting edge, Orlando’s upset momentum, and a physical matchup producing a low-scoring battle.
Emmanuel Acho criticized the NBA granting Luka Dončić, Cade Cunningham an exemption on the 65-game rule, warning it creates anarchy.
The NBA play-in tournament is over, and the postseason field is officially set. The 16 best teams in the NBA will compete for the right to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The championship truly is up for grabs. There has never been more depth and star power in the NBA, and polarity is at an […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every round of postseason tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA pulled off a stunning decision by granting the Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge exception for Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham for regular season awards. After falling short of the league’s 65-game rule by one game, the NBA decided to bypass the rule, making Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic eligible for 2025-26 awards […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham thanks NBA for honors eligibility: ‘It’s a blessing’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cade Cunningham gets real on his growth amid MVP talks, Pistons NBA Playoffs sportingnews.com
How an ex-Warriors, Knicks player helped Cade Cunningham & Pistons' growth sportingnews.com
Jalen Duren drops Cade Cunningham evaluation before Pistons NBA Playoffs run sportingnews.com
Stephen A. Smith reacts to Anthony Edwards being denied eligibility for post-season awards, while Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham were approved under extraordinary circumstances.
The Detroit Pistons completed the season at 60-22, the best record in the Eastern Conference. It was their first 60-win season in 20 years. As a result, they will have home-court advantage throughout the postseason. Because of that, the NBA Coaches Association has recognized head coach JB Bickerstaff as the NBA Coach of the Year, […] The post Fellow coaches name JB Bickerstaff Coach of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The one-time NBA champion wasn't quite pleased with the NBA's decision to rule in favor of Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham.
Former NBA star Kevin Garnett had something to say to Anthony Edwards after the failed 65-game rule challenge.
After so much talk about key NBA players potentially missing out on seasonal awards, two teams landed good news on that front on Thursday, April 16. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham were both granted exceptions, according to a joint release. As for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, he […] The post NBA’s Cade Cunningham Ruling Questioned by Anthony Edwards’ Circle appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The NBA on Thursday ruled in favor of the appeals of Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic regarding the 65-game rule, making them eligible for the individual awards despite not meeting the minimum threshold. The league cited the “extraordinary circumstances” clause in the collective bargaining agreement in its decision. […] The post How Pistons’ Cade Cunningham becoming award eligible could cost Jalen Duren appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA has delivered its verdict on Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham's case of "extraordinary circumstances challenge," missing the 65-game criteria for the NBA awards this season.
The NBA’s 65-game rule continues to garner attention as the playoffs get closer ahead of this weekend. One insider provided his thoughts on the topic following recent significant events. The NBA granted exemptions to stars Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham, who fell short of the 65-game requirement. Doncic obtained it as he missed two games […] The post All-or-nothing debate growing over NBA’s 65-game award rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham will be eligible for end-of-season awards.
After having his grievance denied while Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham had theirs approved, Chris Finch defended star Anthony Edwards.
Anthony Edwards, meanwhile, lost his appeal.
Why Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards - but not Anthony Edwards sportingnews.com
Prior to the start of the 2023-24 NBA season, the league introduced a highly controversial rule that required players to play in at least 65 of their team’s 82 regular-season games in order to be deemed eligible for awards and All-NBA teams. The hotly debated rule was aimed at keeping teams from resting star players. However, it […] The post NBA Bends Rules For Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic, Allowing Him To Win Awards appeared first on BroBible.
At least two NBA stars will successfully circumvent the league’s 65-game awards rule this season after the NBA and NBPA ruled in their favor on a challenge Thursday. Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham will both be eligible for end-of-season awards, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Under the … The post NBA allows 2 star players to be eligible for awards appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
"Rule was never put in place to punish someone" - Draymond Green believes Cade Cunningham should get a 65-game exception if Luka Doncic does Basketball Network
The postseason preparation has officially begun for the Detroit Pistons. Their NBA playoffs practice schedule has started on Wednesday, while the Play-In Tournament is currently being decided. The Pistons have clinched home court throughout the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Last season, they approached the postseason as a mighty underdog […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff addresses lack of respect, playoff expectations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Even as the regular season has wrapped up this April, many fans are looking at the playoffs, but the smartest managers are already looking ahead. In April 2026, the smartest fantasy basketball edge comes from identifying players with the clearest projected roles for 2026-27. While it is tempting to ...
