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Last updated: March 24, 2026, 5:35 PM ET

NBA Governance & Player Issues

The players' union formally requested that the league consider amending the stringent 65-game threshold required for postseason award eligibility, signaling ongoing tension between the NBPA and the front office over player workload management. This friction is further evident in the ongoing dispute between the Bucks organization and Giannis Antetokounmpo, which the union publicly rebuked, suggesting Milwaukee’s desire to potentially shut down their star player indicates practices detrimental to the league's competitive integrity. Adding complexity to player availability, Paul George confirmed his 25-game suspension stemmed from mental health challenges leading to his failed drug test, and he is scheduled to return Wednesday when the 76ers face the Celtics.