(Aside from Cade), Tyrese Maxey also only played 61 games currently. He cannot apply for 62 games threshold exception
The NBA’s 65-game rule mandates players appear in at least 65 games (20+ minutes) to qualify for major awards like MVP, All-NBA, and DPOY. A 62 GAMES threshold exists specifically for those suffering season-ending injuries, provided they played 85% of their team’s games before the injury
Yes, the player need to play AT LEAST 62 games before he and his team can apply for season ending grievance exemption.
Yes, Maxey missed it by one game too.
Right now, Maxey is out for 1-2 weeks due to right finger tendon injury.
He is likely to be disqualified for All NBA teams too. He will not be in first team. But he definitely has a case for all NBA second or third team.