Cade Cunningham Makes Feelings Clear About 65-Game Rule After Taking Biggest Hit Due To Ineligibility
Cade Cunningham shares his thoughts about missing end-of-season awards due to the 65-game requirement.
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Cameron Johnson defends Luka Doncic's case for awards in the 2025-26 season – sportingnews.com
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Victor Wembanyama's Status Ahead of Spurs-Mavericks Game
The San Antonio Spurs revealed Victor Wembanyama's status on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks.
Is Victor Wembanyama Playing Tonight Against Portland Trail Blazers? Spurs Star Faces Crucial Call With Awards Eligibility at Stake (Apr.8)
There’s some positive news after all for the San Antonio Spurs on the Victor Wembanyama injury front.
Victor Wembanyama injury sparks NSFW rant from Zach Lowe
Despite Victor Wembanyama’s incredible 2025-26 NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs, he could end up missing out on major awards, thanks to the league’s controversial 65-game rule. That rule has become a major subject of late in the Association, especially after Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was ruled out for the remainder of […] The post Victor Wembanyama injury sparks NSFW rant from Zach Lowe appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Wembanyama Injury Update Changes NBA Awards Landscape
The 22-year-old has been unstoppable for the San Antonio Spurs this season.
Notable update emerges on Victor Wembanyama’s injury
Victor Wembanyama appears to have successfully Matrix-dodged a bullet. An MRI on the San Antonio Spurs star Wembanyama came back clean, indicating that he avoided serious injury (Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported Tuesday). Wembanyama will now be listed as day-to-day moving forward. The 22-year-old Wembanyama went down during Monday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. … The post Notable update emerges on Victor Wembanyama’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama lands doubtful injury designation before Spurs-Trail Blazers clash
The San Antonio Spurs are scheduled to face the Portland Trail Blazers at home on Wednesday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, but there’s a chance that they will not have the services of star big man Victor Wembanyama. The former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick was hurt in Monday’s showdown against the […] The post Victor Wembanyama lands doubtful injury designation before Spurs-Trail Blazers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Spurs news: What Victor Wembanyama must do to become eligible for awards after rib injury
The San Antonio Spurs are now up to 60-19 for the season after beating the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102. However, the game also saw Victor Wembanyama suffer a rib injury which has put a slight question mark over whether he will be eligible for the individual awards at the end of the season. Seen as one […] The post Spurs news: What Victor Wembanyama must do to become eligible for awards after rib injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Spurs’ Mitch Johnson delivers ‘positive’ Victor Wembanyama’s injury update
With just three games left in the 2025-26 regular season, the San Antonio Spurs are experiencing a crazy plot twist. During their win against the Philadelphia 76ers, star center and MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama went down with an upper-body injury. Wembanyama was able to finish the first half, but was ruled out of the second […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson delivers ‘positive’ Victor Wembanyama’s injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kendrick Perkins Makes Strong Accusation About Players Using Load Management
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins claimed that NBA players and teams were picking games to sit out stars for “load management” before the season even started. The overall conversation was about the 65-game minimum for award consideration and why Perkins is defending the NBA for the controversial rule.Perkins claimed that the NBA had to step […] The post Kendrick Perkins Makes Strong Accusation About Players Using Load Management appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Zach Lowe says many don’t realize Suns’ Devin Booker isn’t All-NBA eligible
Sixty-five seems to be the magic number these days as the regular season comes to a close. The NBA’s 65-game rule for eligibility for the individual awards has been polarizing, to say the least. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards are the latest to be disqualified since they would […] The post Zach Lowe says many don’t realize Suns’ Devin Booker isn’t All-NBA eligible appeared first on ClutchPoints.
“Gonna Do Right by That:” Tracy McGrady, Carmelo Anthony Confident NBA Will Consider Luka Doncic for End-Of-Season Awards
Former NBA players Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony predict that the NBA will consider injured LA Lakers superstar Luka Doncic for end-of-season awards.
Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd Had Words For Luka Doncic's NBA Awards Eligibility
Luka Doncic's late-season hamstring injury might ruin how his historic 2025-26 season is remembered,
Kendrick Perkins Blames Gregg Popovich for 65-Game Rule With Bold Take
Kendrick Perkins mentioned that former San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is at fault for the implementation of the NBA's 65-game rule for resting star players in games during his tenure
Draymond Green States Victor Wembanyama Still Hasn’t ‘Done Enough’ to Beat MVP Rival Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Draymond Green isn’t buying the recent narrative shift in the NBA’s most heated award debate. The Golden State Warriors veteran took to his podcast this week to defend Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, pushing back against the surging media campaign for San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Green made his stance clear: the MVP […]
How Can Luka Doncic Still Win End-of-Season Awards Despite Hamstring Injury? Closer Look at Exception
A look at the only way Luka Doncic can be considered for the NBA's end-of-season awards following a Grade 2 hamstring that will keep him from meeting the league's minimum game requirement.
Timberwolves HC Chris Finch offers change to NBA’s 65-game awards rule
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch offered a solution to the 65-game rule when it comes to awarding players with end-of-season awards and All-NBA selections. The rule has garnered heavy debate on the effectiveness and necessity of it, especially after Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards find themselves to be ineligible for the awards due to […] The post Timberwolves HC Chris Finch offers change to NBA’s 65-game awards rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic’s agent releases statement after star’s season-ending injury
In the wake of Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s season-ending left hamstring injury, the six-time All-Star’s agent released a statement regarding this year’s NBA awards. Doncic has played in 64 regular-season games, which is one short of the league’s 65-game limit. Doncic’s agent addressed the next course of action after Luka was ruled out […] The post Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic’s agent releases statement after star’s season-ending injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA Awards debates: Why every race is so close this year
This year's NBA awards have lots of interesting storylines attached to them. What will official voters be weighing as they cast their ballots?
The 1 way Lakers star Luka Doncic can still qualify for NBA awards amid latest injury
The Los Angeles Lakers are awaiting further clarity on Luka Doncic’s injury status, but a potential path remains for the star guard to retain eligibility for end-of-season awards despite concerns surrounding the league’s 65-game rule. Doncic exited Thursday night’s 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter with a hamstring injury. His […] The post The 1 way Lakers star Luka Doncic can still qualify for NBA awards amid latest injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Lakers Luka Doncic’s injury
When Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of a 139-96 drubbing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith questioned the severity of the injury. In what could cost Doncic NBA awards such as All-NBA honors as he’s one-game shy of the 65-game minimum, the Lakers […] The post Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Lakers Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA Analyst Claims Luka Dončić’s Defensive Player of the Month Nomination Is ‘Better Than Winning Some Other Award’
Brian Windhorst claims Luka Dončić’s recent Defensive Player of the Month nomination is better than winning any other award.
Luka Dončić’s Devastating Injury May Have Massive Impact on MVP Race, All-NBA Teams
Luka Dončić's injury could affect the NBA MVP award race and All-NBA teams, as he falls just one game shy of the NBA's 65-game rule to be eligible.