Fansided · Mar 20
NBA's arbitrary games played rule could shaft the Utah Jazz
Mar 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesThe NBA Season is down to the final weeks, and while the playoff hunt is becoming clear as to which teams will participate, the NBA season awards are anything but clear at this point.
In question is the games-played rule to qualify for season awards, which currently sits at 65 of 82 games played. And a LOT of players are going to miss out this year who are deserving. Including members of our own Utah Jazz.