It is amazing how the NBA labor situation seems to receive about 1% of the attention that the NFL labor stoppage did. And it is not only because of the PSU scandal, although that has certainly helped give the media … finish reading NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction
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ESPN report that the NBA players are unlikely to accept the current deal
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It appears that there has been some progress as the parties met for 15 hours including some meetings that apprently took place in small groups. As negotiation lengh increases it is usually an enouraging sign because it means that the … finish reading Are we seeing progress in NBA talks?
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In the least shocking news of the year, the NBA has cancelled the first two weeks of the season. Expect more cancellations to follow shortly. Despite the attempt by players to discuss the situation and express their opinions even after … finish reading NBA cancels first two weeks of season
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The NBA appears no closer to a resolution as the parties are still several percentage points away from the revenue splits that they are seeking. Each side feels that they have provided significant movement on the issue but the proposed … finish reading NBA labor meetings cancelled; games next to be cancelled
As you read the various reports about the NBA labor situation you see a lot of animosity between the sides. And if you think that there is hope that the situation will be resolved, look at the facts: David Stern … finish reading NBA season in jeopardy, sides not even close
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Guys, I write to you from New York where we have had the most recent negotiating sessions, the latest one today. I wanted to keep everyone in the loop on the events of the past few days and since my … finish reading Text of letter from Derek Fisher responding to agent letter
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The following is the text of a letter sent by a group of high profile NBA agents to NBA players. The group of agents consisted of: Arn Tellem of Wasserman Media Group; Bill Duffy of BDA Sports; Dan Fegan of … finish reading Text of letter to NBA players from group of agents
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You are in trouble when DeMaurice Smith is the one telling you that decertification is not a good idea. And so after a week of failed talks by the NBA and the players, agents started calling for the NBPA to … finish reading NBA fans need to settle in for long layoff
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It seems that the NBA talks are finally getting to a point where the parties are starting to understand how to create more progress. Privacy. Just as we saw in the NFL negotiations, little movement occurred until the parties agreed … finish reading NBA labor talks show some progress
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The slow pace of any progress in the NBA labor talks is putting the entire season in jeopardy. David Stern is now hopeful that some serious progress can be made this week. Officials from the league and players’ association will … finish reading NBA labor talks need progress this week
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China has made a decision to bar any NBA players who are under contract during the lockout. China has expressed a desire to accomodate any free agents, but given the numbers involved and the players who are under contract, it … finish reading China bars NBA players during lockout
No surprise that we are starting to hear some issues and statements from NBA players as it relates to their feelings about the proposals set forth by the league. Just as we saw in the NFL labor dispute, we can … finish reading Kevin Love speaks out on “unacceptable” NBA offer
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Anyone who has been following the NBA lockout is not surprised that the entire season may be in jeopardy. Even before the lockout started and even in the midst of the NFL lockout, those close to the situation were predicting … finish reading NBA lawsuits escalate dispute; season in jeopardy
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Finally, after months of rhetoric and tension, Monday brought a great relief to everyone involved in the world of football as the NFLPA approved the proposed deal. The fans rejoiced as both sides came together for the agreement and even held … finish reading Are you ready for some football? Lockout is over
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It is hard to believe that we are in a situation this far into the proceedings where there are such disparate views on how to get the process completed. There should really have been absolutely no surprise by the steps … finish reading NFL owners approve, players not yet convinced
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As the NFL gears up for actual football, the NBA still appears months and months away from any actual competition. The major developments came from both sides of the dispute. NBPA’s Billy Hunter said that the union supports the efforts … finish reading With NFL almost resolved, NBA issues will start taking front seat
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The all important votes needed to ratify the almost final NFL CBA were scheduled to be held by the NFLPA today and the NFL owners tomorrow. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the final NFLPA vote did not occur because the … finish reading NFL getting closer but votes delayed
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As the NFL labor situation appears headed towards a positive resolution in the next 10 days, the rookie wage scale seems to have been solved. The key elemens of the rookie wage scale are: Five-year contracts, with a team option … finish reading NFL progress encouraging as rookie scale issue appears resolved
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NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction
It is amazing how the NBA labor situation seems to receive about 1% of the attention that the NFL labor stoppage did. And it is not only because of the PSU scandal, although that has certainly helped give the media … finish reading NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction