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NBA Awards

‘This Logic Absolutely REEKS’ — NBA World Rips Bill Simmons’ Controversial Admission About His Awards Ballot

Apr 20, 2026 @ 2:13pm
Basketball > NBA > Miami Heat > San Antonio Spurs
Pro Football Network

NBA analyst Bill Simmons' unexpected reveal that he switched his 6MoY vote from Jaime Jaquez Jr to Keldon Johnson left the NBA world miffed.

Read more‘This Logic Absolutely REEKS’ — NBA World Rips Bill Simmons’ Controversial Admission About His Awards Ballot

“It’s Clear The League Hates Toronto”: Fans Slam Scottie Barnes’ Omission From Defensive Player of the Year Finalists

Apr 19, 2026 @ 11:21pm
Basketball > NBA > Toronto Raptors
College Football Network

Fans were not happy that Scottie Barnes did not make the final three for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Read more“It’s Clear The League Hates Toronto”: Fans Slam Scottie Barnes’ Omission From Defensive Player of the Year Finalists

NBA sparks wild reactions after announcement of 2025-26 MVP award finalists

Apr 19, 2026 @ 9:00pm
Basketball > NBA > Denver Nuggets > Oklahoma City Thunder > Portland Trail Blazers > San Antonio Spurs
ClutchPoints

The NBA has made serious noise following the announcement of their finalists for the annual MVP award of the 2025-26 season. Last season saw Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earn the honors over Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic. Not only are both stars back on the finalists list for the award, but […] The post NBA sparks wild reactions after announcement of 2025-26 MVP award finalists appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreNBA sparks wild reactions after announcement of 2025-26 MVP award finalists

Draymond Green Calls Out Timberwolves After Anthony Edwards Snub

Apr 19, 2026 @ 7:20pm
Basketball > NBA > Minnesota Timberwolves
Heavy

Draymond Green did not hold back when discussing Anthony Edwards’ absence from All-NBA eligibility, especially as exceptions surfaced for other stars. The debate centers on the NBA’s 65-game rule, which determines eligibility for major awards. While the rule aims to limit rest-related absences, this season introduced nuance.Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Pistons guard Cade Cunningham […] The post Draymond Green Calls Out Timberwolves After Anthony Edwards Snub appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cade Cunningham Injury Update: Will Pistons Star Play Tonight vs. Magic?

Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:09am
Basketball > NBA > Detroit Pistons > Orlando Magic
Total Pro Sports

The court is set for an intense series as the Detroit Pistons gear up to take on the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs. With Cade Cunningham cleared and ready to showcase his skills, the excitement is palpable

Read moreCade Cunningham Injury Update: Will Pistons Star Play Tonight vs. Magic?

Steve Nash adamant Luka Doncic should be eligible for NBA awards and not ‘punished for injury’ as he names his MVP

Apr 18, 2026 @ 1:58pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Lakers > Oklahoma City Thunder
The Sun Sport

NBA legend Steve Nash reckons Luka Doncic should be eligible for the Most Valuable Player award after his injury setback. Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic won an appeal this week…

Read moreSteve Nash adamant Luka Doncic should be eligible for NBA awards and not ‘punished for injury’ as he names his MVP

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham thanks NBA for honors eligibility: ‘It’s a blessing’

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:37pm
Basketball > NBA > Detroit Pistons > Los Angeles Lakers
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.

Read morePistons’ Cade Cunningham thanks NBA for honors eligibility: ‘It’s a blessing’

Kevin Garnett Issues Kobe Bryant-Esque Challenge to Anthony Edwards After Timberwolves Star’s NBA Awards Ineligibility

Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:00am
Basketball > NBA > Minnesota Timberwolves
Pro Football Network

Kevin Garnett implores Anthony Edwards to push past his ineligibility for NBA awards by gunning for an even higher goal.

Read moreKevin Garnett Issues Kobe Bryant-Esque Challenge to Anthony Edwards After Timberwolves Star’s NBA Awards Ineligibility

‘How on Earth Does He Have a Vote?’ — Calls Mount for NBA Champion to Lose Awards Ballot After Concerning Admission

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:39pm
Basketball > NBA
Pro Football Network

NBA observers are calling for Kendrick Perkins to lose his vote for the league's end-of-season awards after his admission regarding LaMelo Ball.

Read more‘How on Earth Does He Have a Vote?’ — Calls Mount for NBA Champion to Lose Awards Ballot After Concerning Admission

NBA Awards Voters Candidly Admit League’s Controversial Decision Influenced End-of-Season Honors

Apr 16, 2026 @ 11:22pm
Basketball > NBA > Charlotte Hornets > Dallas Mavericks
Pro Football Network

NBA analysts Rachel Nichols and Kendrick Perkins both admitted to allowing the play-in tournament affect their ballots for end-of-season awards.

Read moreNBA Awards Voters Candidly Admit League’s Controversial Decision Influenced End-of-Season Honors

"What a joke" – Fans Explode as Anthony Edwards Shut Out While Luka Doncic Remains in NBA Awards Race – Sportskeeda

Apr 16, 2026 @ 10:59pm
Basketball > NBA
Sportskeeda

"What a joke" - Fans Explode as Anthony Edwards Shut Out While Luka Doncic Remains in NBA Awards Race  Sportskeeda

Read more"What a joke" – Fans Explode as Anthony Edwards Shut Out While Luka Doncic Remains in NBA Awards Race – Sportskeeda

NBA’s Cade Cunningham Ruling Questioned by Anthony Edwards’ Circle

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:46pm
Basketball > NBA > Denver Nuggets > Detroit Pistons > Golden State Warriors > Los Angeles Lakers > Minnesota Timberwolves
Heavy

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.

Read moreNBA’s Cade Cunningham Ruling Questioned by Anthony Edwards’ Circle

“Only the Darkskin Was Rejected”: Fans Erupt as Anthony Edwards Misses Out on Exception as Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham Win Big in Major NBA Ruling

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:26pm
Basketball > NBA
College Football Network

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.

Read more“Only the Darkskin Was Rejected”: Fans Erupt as Anthony Edwards Misses Out on Exception as Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham Win Big in Major NBA Ruling

NBA Makes Major Decision on Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, and Cade Cunningham’s Award Eligibility After Rare Challenge 

Apr 16, 2026 @ 3:24pm
Basketball > NBA > Dallas Mavericks > Detroit Pistons > Houston Rockets > Los Angeles Lakers > Minnesota Timberwolves
Total Pro Sports

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham will be eligible for end-of-season awards.

Read moreNBA Makes Major Decision on Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, and Cade Cunningham’s Award Eligibility After Rare Challenge 

NBA Bends 65-Game Awards Rule For Doncic, Cunningham

Apr 16, 2026 @ 1:43pm
Basketball > NBA
Front Office Sports

Anthony Edwards, meanwhile, lost his appeal.

Read moreNBA Bends 65-Game Awards Rule For Doncic, Cunningham

Why Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards – but not Anthony Edwards – sportingnews.com

Apr 16, 2026 @ 1:43pm
Basketball > NBA
Sporting News

Why Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards - but not Anthony Edwards  sportingnews.com

Read moreWhy Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards – but not Anthony Edwards – sportingnews.com

NBA Bends Rules For Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic, Allowing Him To Win Awards

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:39pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Lakers
BroBible

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.

Read moreNBA Bends Rules For Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic, Allowing Him To Win Awards

NBA allows 2 star players to be eligible for awards

Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:31pm
Basketball > NBA > Detroit Pistons > Los Angeles Lakers > Minnesota Timberwolves
Larry Brown Sports

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.

Read moreNBA allows 2 star players to be eligible for awards

Bill Simmons on denying Nikola Jokic a 4th MVP – Basketball Network

Apr 16, 2026 @ 7:10am
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

Bill Simmons on denying Nikola Jokic a 4th MVP  Basketball Network

Read moreBill Simmons on denying Nikola Jokic a 4th MVP – Basketball Network

Sporting News NBA Coach of the Year: Joe Mazzulla gets an award he doesn't want – sportingnews.com

Apr 15, 2026 @ 9:29am
Basketball > NBA
Sporting News

Sporting News NBA Coach of the Year: Joe Mazzulla gets an award he doesn't want  sportingnews.com

Read moreSporting News NBA Coach of the Year: Joe Mazzulla gets an award he doesn't want – sportingnews.com

Jamal Murray Questions Nuggets Veteran’s NBA Awards Standing

Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:19am
Basketball > NBA > Denver Nuggets
Heavy

The Denver Nuggets have arguably one of the best offseason pickups on their roster in Tim Hardaway Jr. After the veteran sharpshooter spent a season with the Detroit Pistons, Hardaway embraced a role as a bench player on a recent championship-winning team. It’s safe to say that Hardaway’s impact stood out to his star teammates, […] The post Jamal Murray Questions Nuggets Veteran’s NBA Awards Standing appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreJamal Murray Questions Nuggets Veteran’s NBA Awards Standing

Bill Simmons pitches new Adam Silver Trophy end of season award for the Pistons

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:38pm
Basketball > NBA > Detroit Pistons
ClutchPoints

The Detroit Pistons concluded the final stretch of the regular season going 8-2, with Cade Cunningham playing only the final three games during that run. Cunningham, who suffered from a collapsed lung on March 17 against the Washington Wizards, missed 11 games due to the problem and ended up being ineligible for end-of-the-season awards. However, […] The post Bill Simmons pitches new Adam Silver Trophy end of season award for the Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreBill Simmons pitches new Adam Silver Trophy end of season award for the Pistons

Is Nikola Jokić Playing Today? Latest Update on Nuggets Star’s Injury Status vs. Spurs With MVP Eligibility on the Line

Apr 12, 2026 @ 8:12pm
Basketball > NBA > Denver Nuggets > San Antonio Spurs
Pro Football Network

Is Nikola Jokić playing in Sunday's Nuggets-Spurs game? If Jokić doesn't play, he won't be eligible for end-of-season awards despite averaging a triple-double.

Read moreIs Nikola Jokić Playing Today? Latest Update on Nuggets Star’s Injury Status vs. Spurs With MVP Eligibility on the Line

Nuggets Reveal Final Nikola Jokic Status vs Spurs With 65-Game Eligibility at Stake

Apr 12, 2026 @ 7:22pm
Basketball > NBA > Denver Nuggets > San Antonio Spurs
Heavy

The Denver Nuggets make key Nikola Jokic decision vs Spurs as 65-game eligibility and playoff seeding come into play. The post Nuggets Reveal Final Nikola Jokic Status vs Spurs With 65-Game Eligibility at Stake appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreNuggets Reveal Final Nikola Jokic Status vs Spurs With 65-Game Eligibility at Stake
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