NBA's New Rule Shakes Up MVP Race

0:00It's March 3rd. Here's your NBA news in 2 minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. The NBA's new player participation rule requires stars to play at least 65 games to qualify for awards like MVP and all NBA teams. This started in the 2023-24 season under the latest collective bargaining agreement. It's shaking up the MVP race big time this year. Superstars like Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgis, Alexander and Denver's Nicola Yokic are dominating at MVP levels. Jokits can miss just one more game to stay eligible. Gilgis Alexander, the defending champ, will have five games of leeway after Tuesday's match-up with the Chicago Bulls. Injuries have sidelineed others, including Milwaukee's Zianis anti-A2, Co-owned Bo, San Antonio's Victor Wimbanyama, and Dallas's Luca Doncic. This opens the door for surprise winners in all NBA teams that might not match the season's top performers. Gilgis Alexander says health comes before awards, and he supports the rules since past

1:04MVP's usually played most games anyway. Historically, the last MVP under the threshold was Bill Walton in the 1977-78 season, with only 58 games. He's sitting out tonight's back-to-back against the Bulls for load management, but should return Wednesday in New York against the Knicks. Fans hope both stars hit 65 to keep the race fair. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor, Headphones in a Pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SOL-PILLOW.com.