Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic have successfully challenged the NBA’s 65-game award rule, making them eligible for all 2025-26 season honors. Their appeals were accepted due to extraordinary circumstances, including a family event for Doncic and a medical emergency for Cunningham. Conversely, Anthony Edwards’ similar challenge was denied, leaving him ineligible for awards this season based on the current rule, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.