Another 65 Game Rule DISASTER As Luka Doncic Gets Injured | Thursday NBA Recap

The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast delivers a fiery recap of Thursday's NBA action, centering on the controversial 65-game rule and its cascading impact on player eligibility for end-of-season awards. Hosts Josh Lloyd and Michael Bolton express outrage over the rule, calling it a 'disaster' that penalizes healthy, high-impact players like Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, and Cade Cunningham—especially after they played through injuries to meet the threshold. The episode highlights Doncic’s hamstring injury during a blowout loss to the Thunder, which further underscores the absurdity of the rule, as his absence now bars him from MVP and All-NBA consideration despite his elite performance. The hosts argue the rule is counterproductive, undermining sports science, increasing injury risk, and removing voter agency. Beyond the rule, the podcast analyzes key fantasy performances across six games, offering roster advice: dropping overvalued bench players like Colin Gillespie, Royce O'Neal, and Kobe White, while highlighting breakout performers like Jeremiah Fiers and Drew Holiday. The episode concludes with a strong call to action for listeners to join the Every Dayer Club for ad-free access and real-time discussion.