NBA's 65-Game Rule Under Fire as Star Players Risk Losing Millions

Tyrese Haliburton and Joel Embiid Could Miss Out on All-NBA Honors and Significant Contract Increases Due to Injuries

The NBA's 65-game rule, which requires players to participate in at least 65 games to be eligible for awards and accolades, is under scrutiny as star players risk missing out on significant financial incentives due to injuries.
Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton and Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, both All-Star players, could potentially lose out on All-NBA honors and a significant increase in their contract value due to the rule.
Haliburton, who has already missed 13 games this season, could lose out on a potential $40 million increase in his contract value if he misses three more games.
Embiid, the reigning MVP, has already missed 12 games and can only miss five more to stay eligible for awards. His hopes of winning back-to-back MVP awards are in jeopardy.
Many players, including Haliburton and Embiid, have expressed their frustration with the rule, calling it 'stupid' and suggesting it puts unnecessary pressure on players.