EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLakers star Luka Doncic and Pistons standout Cade Cunningham are eligible for all 2025-26 season awards, including MVP and All-NBA teams, after their extraordinary circumstances challenge of the 65-game rule was approved by the NBA and NBPA on Thursday.Doncic, who finished with 64 games during the regular season, missed two games in December because of the birth of his child abroad.Cunningham, who played in 63 games, missed 12 games with a collapsed lung.Minnesota's Anthony Edwards, who appeared in 60 games, filed a challenge as well and his case was advanced to an independent arbitrator, but his challenge was denied and he is not eligible for awards.
