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Doncic and Cunningham are now eligible for NBA Awards after Appeal Decision

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Doncic and Cunningham are now eligible for NBA Awards after Appeal Decision Changes in award rules based on appeal outcome After winning their respective appeals, Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic (left) and Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham (right) are both eligible to receive major NBA awards at the end of this season. In order to be eligible for the NBA, players must play at least 65 games in a regular season. Doncic and Cunningham both played 64 regular season games, which was initially below the NBA limit. The two players challenged this rule by citing special circumstances surrounding their missing games. They were allowed to compete for awards after the league agreed with some of their arguments. Why games are missed Cunningham had to miss 12 games due to a lung collapse that required medical attention and recovery time. Doncic was forced to miss two games because his child was born in Slovenia. When evaluating their appeals, the NBA considered both cases valid. Back to the award race Both players are now eligible to be nominated for the top awards, such as Most Valuable Player or All NBA Team. Doncic had a great scoring season. He finished with the league's highest total of 2143 points. The Lakers were able to secure their place in the playoffs thanks to his performance. Cunningham had an outstanding year as well. Cunningham was second with 634 total assists and was a major factor in the Pistons' rise to the top in the Eastern Conference. One appeal rejected Some cases did not succeed. Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves' star who played 60 matches but was denied an exemption.

After winning their respective appeals, Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic (left) and Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham (right) are both eligible to receive major NBA awards at the end of this season.

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Why games are missedBack to the award raceOne appeal rejected

In order to be eligible for the NBA, players must play at least 65 games in a regular season. Doncic and Cunningham both played 64 regular season games, which was initially below the NBA limit.

Why games are missed

Cunningham had to miss 12 games due to a lung collapse that required medical attention and recovery time.When evaluating their appeals, the NBA considered both cases valid.

Back to the award race

Doncic had a great scoring season. He finished with the league’s highest total of 2143 points. The Lakers were able to secure their place in the playoffs thanks to his performance.

Cunningham had an outstanding year as well. Cunningham was second with 634 total assists and was a major factor in the Pistons’ rise to the top in the Eastern Conference.

One appeal rejected

Some cases did not succeed. Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ star who played 60 matches but was denied an exemption.

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