NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 24, 2026, 5:35 PM ET
NBA Governance & Player Relations
The National Basketball Players Association is demanding that the league reconsider its 65-game threshold for postseason award eligibility, pressing for minimum amendments as front-office issues continue to surface. This union pressure follows the NBPA rebuking the Bucks in a dispute involving star Giannis Antetokounmpo, where the union suggested Milwaukee's desire to shut down the All-Star might constitute "tanking" and damage league credibility. Adding to the disciplinary environment, Sixers guard Paul George is slated to return Wednesday against the Boston Celtics after serving a 25-game suspension stemming from a failed drug test, which George attributed to mental health struggles.