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Is NBA's 65-game rule doing more harm than good?

February 24, 2026 01:32 PM

The Numbers on the Board crew debates if the NBA requiring players to play in at least 65 regular-season games to be eligible for major awards is doing more harm than good, sharing why "guys should play basketball."

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