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Cade Cunningham's Injury Threatens All-NBA Eligibility Amid Controversy

3/25/2026

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is expected to miss several games after a collapsed lung, jeopardizing his All-NBA eligibility under the 65-game rule.
The National Basketball Players Association argues the 65-game rule should account for injuries.
Other players, including LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry, are ineligible due to missed games.
Some NBA figures support the rule but acknowledge its health-related challenges.

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is expected to miss several games after a collapsed lung, jeopardizing his All-NBA eligibility under the 65-game rule.
The National Basketball Players Association argues the 65-game rule should account for injuries.
Other players, including LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry, are ineligible due to missed games.
Some NBA figures support the rule but acknowledge its health-related challenges.