NBPA

It’s been a bad season for the Milwaukee Bucks and they are likely not making the playoffs. Recently, the NBPA attacked the Bucks and their decision to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the rest of the season with a knee injury and bone bruise. Coach Doc Rivers fired back at their criticism, according to Bucks’ […] The post Bucks’ Doc Rivers fires back at NBPA’s claim amid Giannis Antetokounmpo injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Doc Rivers Rejects NBPA’s Accusation That Bucks Are Holding Out Healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo To Tank

Mar 26, 2026 @ 1:07am

Doc Rivers pushed back on the NBPA's claim that the Bucks are keeping a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined to improve their NBA Draft lottery positioning.

Adam Silver responds to 65-game rule criticism amid Cade Cunningham, NBPA statement

Mar 25, 2026 @ 3:55pm

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed growing criticism of the league’s 65-game rule following Cade Cunningham’s recent injury, as debate intensifies around postseason award eligibility. Speaking Wednesday, Silver responded to concerns raised by the National Basketball Players Association after Cunningham’s situation sparked renewed scrutiny of the policy. The rule, implemented to ensure players meet a minimum […] The post Adam Silver responds to 65-game rule criticism amid Cade Cunningham, NBPA statement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBPA Publicly Blasts Milwaukee Bucks for Tanking With Giannis Antetokounmpo Ready to Play

Mar 25, 2026 @ 11:22am

The NBPA publicly rebuked the Milwaukee Bucks for wanting to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo, calling out tanking while demanding 65-game rule reform.

“Greek Creep Went to Tattle to the Union”: Fans Savage Giannis Antetokounmpo as NBPA Questions Bucks for Resting Him for Remainder of Season

Mar 24, 2026 @ 8:34pm

College Football Network

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have been in loggerheads since the midseason trade period.

NBPA Argues the Game Will ‘Suffer’ As Long as ‘Unchecked’ NBA Owners Prioritize Tanking

Mar 24, 2026 @ 7:50pm

BasketballNBA

The NBPA argues the game will suffer as long as unchecked NBA owners prioritize tanking over playing healthy star players.

NBPA Argues NBA’s 65-Game Rule ‘Unfairly Disqualified’ Cade Cunningham From End-of-Season Honors

Mar 24, 2026 @ 5:35pm

NBPA argues the NBA 65-game rule unfairly disqualifies Cade Cunningham from honors after a season-ending collapsed lung.

NBPA Calls for Change to 65-Game Rule After Cade Cunningham Injury

Mar 24, 2026 @ 4:07pm

Heavy

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is calling for a change to the NBA's 65-game rule after the injury to Cade Cunningham. The post NBPA Calls for Change to 65-Game Rule After Cade Cunningham Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

NBPA Weighs In on Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Plan as Key Decision Looms

Mar 24, 2026 @ 3:09pm

Total Pro Sports

NBPA weighs in on Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo plan, stressing player rights, transparency, and fair treatment ahead of key 2026 contract decision.

NBPA backs Cade Cunningham, calls for 65-game rule to be abolished

Mar 24, 2026 @ 2:28pm

In the wake of Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham’s recent lung injury, he is now in jeopardy not qualifying for the NBA’s 65-game rule in order to be eligible for postseason awards honors. As a result, the National Basketball Players Association, or NBPA, came out with a prepared statement in support of Cade Cunningham and […] The post NBPA backs Cade Cunningham, calls for 65-game rule to be abolished appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NBPA issues statement on Bucks-Giannis Antetokounmpo shutdown conflict

Mar 24, 2026 @ 2:20pm