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The NBA contemplates a minimum number of games for the season prizes

In an effort to discourage and combat the much mentioned ‘load management’the NBA is considering requiring players to participate in a minimum number of regular-season games in order to be eligible for individual season awards, according to the NBA journalist. The AthleticShams Charania.

The proposal is being considered as the league and players’ union try to finalize a new collective agreement before a March 31 deadline, after which either party can unilaterally disassociate themselves from the existing agreement. This deadline has already been extended twice, but both the competition and the union have shown their commitment to close a new CBA before the end of the month.

Charania says this minimum game requirement was discussed during the committee meeting last Friday, as both the league and the players seek incentives to prevent stars from missing games so often. Knowledgeable sources on both sides of the negotiations say this number has yet to be determined. It should be noted that the NBA has already set a precedent by requiring players to play at least 58 games to qualify for the title of top scorer.

Friday’s meeting, which was led by Commissioner Adam Silver and NBA CEO Tamika Tremaglio, was described as “productive” by Charania’s sources. She says the union suggested having discussions about increased player availability, to which the league was very pleased to be able to address the matter.

CJ McCollum, current president of the NBA Players Association, and former president, Chris Paul, shared in the same meeting that the ‘load management’ it’s typically dictated by teams who want to keep players rested and better manage the workload. The coaches and executives present did not dispute the statement, but both sides agreed that injuries to high-profile players, especially in the last three seasons, have contributed to establishing this rest philosophy.

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