After being locked in battle since July 1, it appears an end is in sight for the NBA Lockout as the “New York Times” reported Saturday morning that NBA players and Team Owners have reached a tentative deal to ratify a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. NBA Commissioner David Stern addressed reporters at about 3:40 …
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Nov 26 2011
DeShawn Stevenson Says "Billy Hunter Is Doing A Horrible Job"
DeShawn Stevenson has never been shy about expressing his opinions; and according to “Yahoo Sports” the veteran Free Agent guard has expressed his displeasure with former Executive Director of the now defunct NBA Players Association Billy Hunter. The guard who was a member of the NBA Champions the Dallas Mavericks, told reporters that he believes …
Nov 23 2011
Christmas Games A Possibility As NBA Negotiations Resume
If your “Christmas Wish List” includes a slate of games on Christmas Day, you may still be in luck according to a report that the “New York Times” published on Wednesday. According to the paper representatives from the now defunct NBA Players Association as well as NBA Team Owners resumed negotiations on Tuesday and Wednesday, …
Nov 17 2011
Which Ever Side You Support, Arena Workers And NBA Fans Are The True Losers In Lockout
If a basketball hits the hardwood and there is nobody there to hear it; does it still make a sound? The longer the NBA Lockout persists, the more likely the chance that the Association will return to sparsely populated arenas when they finally ratify a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Over the last few days I have …
Nov 14 2011
Eve Of Destruction, Players Reject Deal Will Disband Union
The worst case scenario has taken place in the NBA, as the “New York Times” reported Monday that the NBA Players Association has rejected the latest proposal from Association Team Owners, and have decided to dissolve the players union. With the players decision to disband the NBA Players Association, will allow the players to take …
Nov 11 2011
NBA Proposes 72 Game Regular Season While Players Still Undecided on Issues
After conducting two long days of negotiations on Wednesday and Thursday in hopes of finally ratifying a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, talks have been put on hold while the NBA Players Association ponder the revised agreement submitted to them by the Association Thursday night. If the players agree to the new deal handed down …
Nov 08 2011
NBA Players Open To Compromise, Request Meeting Before Wednesday Deadline
All is not lost for those holding out hope for an NBA regular season as the “New York Times” has reported that NBA Players Association President Derek Fisher told members of the media on Tuesday, that the players are willing to accept the proposal of a 50/50 split in revenues if certain other details can …
Nov 04 2011
Decertification Of Players Union Reportedly Gaining Traction With NBA Players
While negotiations for a new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement will resume on Saturday, a group of players from the Association have been exploring another option during this week. “The New York Times” has reported that a group of 50 NBA players held two conference calls during this week with an anti-trust attorney, as they discussed …
Oct 30 2011
Reports State That 78 Game Schedule Still Possible For NBA Regular Season
With the announcement late last week that the Association had cancelled games through November 30, there is no longer any chance of the NBA regular season will consist of 82 games. There still could be a chance of the Association having a 78 game campaign according to the “New York Post” as they reported Sunday that their …
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Nov 18 2011
Players Want To Start Their Own League? Good Luck With That!
Commentary, NBA Lockout, NBA Off The Court Issues
by Jeff Sack
There have been many empty threats and ludicrous statements made by both sides of the bargaining table since the NBA Lockout went into effect back on July 1. However, the statements made by former Executive Director of the NBA Players Association Billy Hunter earlier this week, just may win the prize for being the most …
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