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.

(AP Photo/Eric Gay) San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama calls a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the LA Clippers in San Antonio, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2 ...

The Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs made a statement Thursday night, defeating the Phoenix Suns 120-109

All-Star San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is done for the year after suffering an ominous injury. What does it mean for San Antonio long-term?

Prominent NBA Players Ineligible for the 2025 Awards Due to Game Requirements, including Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard.

NBA players now have to appear in at least 65 games in order to qualify for various awards. Wemby, as of the injury announcement, has only played in 46 this year.

Shannon Sharpe reacts as the San Antonio Spurs sideline Victor Wembanyama after Deep Vein Thrombosis diagnosis.

AUSTIN - Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the Spurs announced Thursday morning. The condition was discovered ...

Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

The Spurs announced that Wemby is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.