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Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will be eligible for awards like MVP and All-NBA despite not meeting the minimum games played threshold.
Doncic and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons were both granted their extraordinary circumstances challenges, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Mar 25, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball down court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Doncic’s exemption was related to the birth of his daughter in Slovenia in December, which caused him to miss two games and therefore fall a game short of the 65 needed.
In a statement posted to social media, Doncic thanked the “the NBPA for advocating on my behalf,” “the NBA for their fair decision” and Lakers leadership for their assistance.
“It was so important to me to be present for the birth of my daughter in December and I appreciate Mark, Jeanie, Rob, JJ, and the entire Lakers organization for fully supporting me and allowing me to travel to be there,” Doncic wrote.
Doncic, who remains sidelined with an injury, was rising in the MVP conversation before his injury, and he’s unlikely to unseat favorites like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić.
He will, however, make a solid run at being named to the All-NBA team.
He’s averaging 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game this season.
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Doncic and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons were both granted their extraordinary circumstances challenges, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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Mar 25, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball down court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Doncic’s exemption was related to the birth of his daughter in Slovenia in December, which caused him to miss two games and therefore fall a game short of the 65 needed.
Doncic ‘grateful’ for exemption
In a statement posted to social media, Doncic thanked the “the NBPA for advocating on my behalf,” “the NBA for their fair decision” and Lakers leadership for their assistance.
“It was so important to me to be present for the birth of my daughter in December and I appreciate Mark, Jeanie, Rob, JJ, and the entire Lakers organization for fully supporting me and allowing me to travel to be there,” Doncic wrote.
What awards could Luka Doncic win?
Doncic, who remains sidelined with an injury, was rising in the MVP conversation before his injury, and he’s unlikely to unseat favorites like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić.
He will, however, make a solid run at being named to the All-NBA team.
He’s averaging 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game this season.
The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Will be Eligible for Awards After All appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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