The NBA’s new 65-game rule has sidelined some of the league’s brightest stars, leaving fans and analysts debating its fairness. Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, Ja Morant, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George—all marquee names—have been ruled ineligible for awards due to injuries that kept them below the 65-game threshold.
Tyronn Lue and Doc Rivers said they were saddened. Michael Malone and Erik Spoelstra were shocked when they heard the news.
The Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs made a statement Thursday night, defeating the Phoenix Suns 120-109
Prominent NBA Players Ineligible for the 2025 Awards Due to Game Requirements, including Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard.