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NBA Tightens Rules as Stars Face Injury Controversies

1/17/2026

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Trae Young (with the Wizards) has not played since December due to quad and MCL injuries.
Ja Morant has missed games with a calf contusion amid trade rumors.
Jonathan Kuminga was declared out before a game, with speculation about his actual health.
The NBA's 2023 collective bargaining agreement aims to prevent players from sitting out for questionable reasons and to close loopholes that could be exploited for better draft positions.

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Story summary

Trae Young (with the Wizards) has not played since December due to quad and MCL injuries.
Ja Morant has missed games with a calf contusion amid trade rumors.
Jonathan Kuminga was declared out before a game, with speculation about his actual health.
The NBA's 2023 collective bargaining agreement aims to prevent players from sitting out for questionable reasons and to close loopholes that could be exploited for better draft positions.