Hassan Whiteside will be eligible for Most Improved Player of the Year consideration.

Whiteside was previously uncertain if he qualified for it.

The NBA clarified to the Sun Sentinel, "The only players who are not eligible are rookies and first-year players."

The ballot reads: "This award is designed to honor an up-and-coming player who has made a dramatic improvement from the previous season or seasons. It is not intended to be given to a player who has made a 'comeback.' Please vote for three players. Five points will be awarded for a first place vote, three for second and one for third."