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T-Wolves Want Explanation After Anthony Edwards Doesn't Get Exemption Like Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham
The league accepted appeals from Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham but said Edwards fell short of the 65-game threshold for awards.
- On Thursday, the NBA denied Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' appeal for award eligibility after he played 60 games, falling short of the league's 65-game requirement for year-long awards.
- While the league's 65-game rule mandates participation for awards, the NBA accepted appeals from Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Lakers guard Luka Doncic, who played 63 and 64 games respectively.
- Justin Holland, business manager for Edwards, questioned the decision, stating Edwards missed time for an infection while Cunningham received clemency for on-court injuries. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called the denial "unfortunate."
- Finch said it "sure would be nice" to hear an explanation for the denial, particularly noting Edwards' history as a player who "plays all the time" throughout his career.
- Edwards and the Timberwolves finished the regular season with a 49-33 record and face the No. 3 seed Denver Nuggets in Game 1 on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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T-Wolves Want Explanation After Anthony Edwards Doesn't Get Exemption Like Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham
The NBA designed the 65-game rule to reward players like Anthony Edwards. Throughout his career, he has played hard, played often, and played through it when others didn’t. So, when the NBA denied his award eligibility on Thursday without a reason, it was baffling to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski reported that Chris Finch was pointed in his frustration. “It sure would be nice to hear an explanation as to why Anthony …
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Anthony Edwards’ appeal for All-NBA consideration denied
MN Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards appealed to be NBA awards eligible despite not playing in 65 games, but the challenge was turned down.
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