NBA Lockout and Collective Bargaining Agreement Discussion

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WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Progress was made on three system issues, source tells Y! Sports.

daldridgetnt David Aldridge
Hunter: didn't make much headway on any of the five system issues

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WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
After calling deal within "striking distance" a few weeks ago, union's determined to under sell progress to keep players off rollercoaster.

daldridgetnt David Aldridge
Okay. Progress made on 3 of 5 system issues, according to source. MLE still a problem. And a couple of new issues added to mix.

daldridgetnt David Aldridge
Not clear if new issues will be problematic on their own, or can be solved if the other system issues get fixed.

daldridgetnt David Aldridge
Meanwhile, source says players "ready to go" with disclaimer of interest filing w/NLRB if talks break down. Different from decertification.

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WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
This remains a tenuous process but the owners wouldn't have, as Stern termed it,, "stopped the clock," without real progress. Onto Thursday.

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daldridgetnt David Aldridge
As far as BRI, union is at 50. Negotiations on system are predicated on that number; league wouldn't talk about system changes otherwise.

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briancmahoney Brian Mahoney
12 hours, and Hunter says they didn't even get into the BRI split. Apparently most of the time in these meetings is spent apart.

daldridgetnt David Aldridge
1 morsel of hope today: ending talks relatively early allows more time Thu. to try & break thru-or at least keep clock stopped until Fri.

TrueHoop Henry Abbott
No matter what you hear about 53 or 47, count on this deal being struck, at some point, at 50/5

[King_B_Mack]

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Hey you know what would've been cool? If the ****ing NBA would've talked about the systems issues back when the the Union was trying to do that instead of placing a damn 50/50 or nothing precondition on meetings. Seriously man this is annoying. We finally get the BRI where it needs to be and what's holding **** up and the buzz word now is System?! I hate this lockout so much.

[greenegt]

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I think the deal will ultimately get done, but all parties look absolutely pathetic. To still be fighting over this, with everything going on in the country, is sickening.

[Mintsa]

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In my opinion this blows up one more time today (or when this extended session ends). Then the next meeting will be the real deal.

I really hope I'm wrong.

[aholbert32]

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In my opinion this blows up one more time today (or when this extended session ends). Then the next meeting will be the real deal.

I really hope I'm wrong.

There wont be a next meeting. Ive been the main one saying that this is the pattern (meet, blow up, meet again). But if it happens again, the hardliners will take over. Stern barely has enough support for the offer he currently has on te table. If a deal doesnt come today or tomorrow, we are looking at 47% and Decertification/

[ScoobySnax]

Fact: We have a bunch imbeciles at the table trying to negotiate a deal.

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WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
The most prominent agents continue to be skeptical that majority of clients will ratify a one-sided owner victory on system issues.

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
It wasn't until player rep meeting on Tuesday that those players truly understood what a top-to-bottom brutal deal this will be for them.

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Nevertheless, agents also know some players will talk tough to them, but end up voting "yes" in privacy of voting booth.

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ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Next big hurdle in NBA labor dispute: Sides finally agreeing on restrictions for tax teams on use of mid-level exception and sign-and-trades

ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Bigger hurdle after that: IF Stern/Hunter strike deal by FRI, as sources say they're targeting, will their owners and players vote in favor?

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I was right all along, I knew it nothing will happen. Its always the same thing every meeting.... long meetings doesnt mean NOTHING. 12 hour meeting & no progress?? what a joke, what the hell do they talk about????? today is my last day following this damn lockout. If nothing happens today I swear im OFFICIALLY done with it for good

[aholbert32]

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I was right all along, I knew it nothing will happen. Its always the same thing every meeting.... long meetings doesnt mean NOTHING. 12 hour meeting & no progress?? what a joke, what the hell do they talk about????? today is my last day following this damn lockout. If nothing happens today I swear im OFFICIALLY done with it for good

I'm gonna hold you to that. This is about the 5th post in a row with you saying the same thing. If I catch you posting the same stuff without adding anything to the discussion after today, you are gone. I understand that you are frustrated but bring something new to the conversation.

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Re: NBA Lockout and Collective Bargaining Agreement Discussion

sheridanhoops Chris Sheridan
NBA labor talks scheduled to resume in 30 minutes. Here is what you need to know