Summary
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves was denied an appeal to become eligible for NBA regular-season awards despite playing 60 games this season. The NBA accepted similar appeals from Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham, who played 65 and 63 games respectively. Edwards and the Timberwolves will play the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.
Key Facts
- Anthony Edwards averaged a career-high 28.8 points per game over 60 games this NBA season.
- The NBA requires players to participate in at least 65 games to qualify for regular-season awards.
- Edwards filed a special appeal to become eligible for awards despite playing only 60 games.
- The NBA denied Edwards' appeal, making him ineligible for any 2025-26 season awards.
- Appeals from Luka Doncic (65 games) and Cade Cunningham (63 games) were accepted.
- Cunningham missed games due to a collapsed lung; Doncic missed some games due to injury and personal reasons.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves finished the regular season with a 49-33 record, securing the 6th seed in the Western Conference.
- The Timberwolves will face the 3rd seed Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, in the first round of the playoffs starting Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
