NBA Lockout and Collective Bargaining Agreement Discussion

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Re: NBA Lockout and Collective Bargaining Agreement Discussion

If they are serious I dont honestly see the reason for another long round of talks

[Iman416]

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If they are serious I dont honestly see the reason for another long round of talks

thats what im saying man, long talks= fail. short talks= good.
my hopes are down *sighhh*

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KBergCBS Ken Berger
As talks hit 12 hrs, must say I didn't envision another marathon and didn't think same people would be in room. Both concern me.

briancmahoney Brian Mahoney
Length of talks likely a realization it's time to figure out if a deal's there or isn't. No need to keep coming back tomorrow at this point
3 minutes ago

Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
Source close to talks gives vague update, says progress being made...
44 seconds ago

[Drewski]

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I just want basketball back.

[aholbert32]

Just met Steve Nash at a club in DC (park). Asked him if the lockout would end this wknd. He thinks it will. It absolutely means nothing but I thought it was interesting.

[Drewski]

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Well well, minor detail but detail to consider...

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski



Why'd it take so long to deal w/ system issues tonight? Players pushed for return to 51% of revenue split, source says; Stern, Holt refused.

[ULikeMyStyle]

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WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski



Why'd it take so long to deal w/ system issues tonight? Players pushed for return to 51% of revenue split, source says; Stern, Holt refused.

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski



Attorney Jeffrey Kessler joined the talks via speaker phone to make 51-49 proposal to league, source says. Stern, Peter Holt shot it down.

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski



This happened several hours ago, source says. The two sides left the room, huddled and talks resumed again.

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski



The players are clearly trying to feel out how much leverage the filing of federal suits against the NBA have gained them in the process.

[cmebfresh]

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ESPNChrisPalmer chris palmer
I actually think this ultra lengthy meeting is a really good sign. Got a feeling this thing's coming to an end.

[cmebfresh]

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Chris Broussard: League source says no way deal getting done if players insist on more than 50% BRI.

[cmebfresh]

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Ken Berger: Re-enactment of Kessler speaker phone moment. "Hello, David." "Hello, Jeffrey. No." *click*

lol

[cmebfresh]

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NO PROGRESS BEING MADE DONE

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ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
These labor talks are a roller coaster ride that ultimately have the same ending. An impasse.

Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
Owners' Labor relations committee deflated when told on conference call that players asked for 51% BRI

SamAmicoFSO Sam Amico
Same NBA GM: "Jeffrey Kessler is the worst thing that's happened to the NBA since Tim Donaghy. Except Donaghy was way less sneaky."

[Drewski]

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ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
These labor talks are a roller coaster ride that ultimately have the same ending. An impasse.

Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
Owners' Labor relations committee deflated when told on conference call that players asked for 51% BRI

SamAmicoFSO Sam Amico
Same NBA GM: "Jeffrey Kessler is the worst thing that's happened to the NBA since Tim Donaghy. Except Donaghy was way less sneaky."

Yeah. My heads spinning too.

[Iman416]

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sheridanhoops Chris Sheridan



Meeting is over. News briefing upcoming.

[Iman416]

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KBergCBS Ken Berger



BREAKING: Tentative agreement reached, according to one of the negotiators. <s class="hash">#</s>NBA <s class="hash">#</s>lockout