Cunningham and SGA are the only two candidates currently on track to hit the 65-game threshold this season

To be eligible for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, All-NBA, and All-Defensive teams, players can miss a maximum of 17 games in a season under the so-called “65-game rule” implemented ahead of the 2023-24 season.

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According to Polymarket Sports, Cade Cunningham may be the only MVP candidate on track to comfortably meet the 65-game minimum.

The Denver Nuggets have developed an unfortunate losing habit recently, dropping five of their last seven games, and getting leapfrogged for third place in the

Cunningham has missed only four games this season and is 11 away from the cut-off. Barring a major injury, it is a factor that — combined with his All-NBA level play for the East-leading Pistons — could well deliver him the MVP award in his fifth NBA season.

The Joker recently returned from injury, but he can only miss one more game to remain eligible for postseason honors.

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