Lockout News Thread

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#Fail

Lol

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Bully^

 

[RipCity32]

A source who was briefed on talks between the owners and players told CBS Sports on Wednesday that there has been movement toward finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement.

"We're inching closer to a deal," said the source.

"Two sources -- one on ownership side, one union -- with direct knowledge of latest proposals are encouraged with movement on both sides," Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports later Tweeted.

The parties may have made progress during an unannounced Monday bargaining session, and are meeting again Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the owners discussed revenue sharing among themselves and Ken Berger reports that observers will be "pleasantly surprised" by the commitment that the big-market owners will make to the small-market teams.

 

[elcheato]

At first I didn't care about the lockout cause if it lasted all year the Cavs would have the #2 projected pick again (at least I think), but now I just wanna see Kyrie and Tristan play.

 

[DJT]

From what I heard, the owners were going to forget about the 50-50 BRI and talk about other issues, and maybe that is some progress they have made.

 

[Mexi]

it hit me truly yesterday
nothing was on
no world series game

i was like, once baseball ends what am i going to watch?
and baseball ends friday at the max

i was going crazy lol


however it looks like there is some legit reason for optimism.
im not getting my hopes up though

 

[elcheato]

They basically said they made progress because they started negotiating on system problems instead of BRI, and won't go back to BRI until they finish with the system stuff.

 

[DJT]

...which is exactly what I just said.

But i'm getting upbeat about this so called progress. I want basketball dang it. But they are still far from a deal.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Man I'm tired of this bullshit, just ready for some bball.

 

[Mexi]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Signs of labor optimism: Team execs cancelling scouting trips, preparing for free agency. Agents quietly reaching out to teams on players.

hmmmm

 

[jonathanlambert33]

That sounds like the best news yet. Hopefully things don't fall apart.

 

[RipCity32]

I heard that the lockout could end by next weekend.

 

[Mexi]

it's almost over

billy hunter and david stern were laughing together today


but seriously, fuck them lol
season should be starting tuesday
why the fuck couldnt they go crazy with the negotiations back in July?

 

[RipCity32]

I'm just glad we will have basketball this year. Looks like they will still get 82 games as well, which is nice.

 

[RipCity32]

The NBA and NBPA continue to make progress on reaching a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement.

One source said a deal could be reached by the end of the week.

"Lots of real progress tonight," said the source.

The NBA and NBPA wrapped Thursday's bargaining session shortly after 9:30 PM EST.

The sides were 'wiped out' after Wednesday's session that went until 3:30 AM EST and will pick up talks at 10:00 AM EST on Friday.

"I think we're within striking distance of getting a deal," said Billy Hunter.

While progress is being made on system issues, there was no discussion of a split of BRI on Thursday.

With the lockout about to enter the beginning of its fifth month, there is a strong belief on both sides that a Friday session could produce the framework of a new NBA collective bargaining agreement.

“It’s moved to a very good place,” one source briefed on Thursday’s 7½-hour bargaining session told Yahoo! Sports. “There’s a strong expectation [within the negotiations] that hands will shake [Friday].”

Talks will resume at 10:30 AM EST on Friday.

The sides are expected to quickly progress to the proposed revenue split of BRI.

“I think we’re within reach – and within striking distance of getting a deal,” Players Association executive director Billy Hunter said. “It’s just how receptive the NBA is, and whether they want to do a deal.”

I misread, deal could be in place tomorrow!

 

[Mexi]

I'm just glad we will have basketball this year. Looks like they will still get 82 games as well, which is nice.

back-to-back-to-backs this season!

time for the young teams to step up. slight advantages, right?
talking to you Clips, Wolves, Kings and WIzards

 

[RipCity32]

back-to-back-to-backs this season!

time for the young teams to step up. slight advantages, right?
talking to you Clips, Wolves, Kings and WIzards

Pistons Sike lol.

But yeah, if they don't extend it too much on the calendar, there will certainly be a lot of back to backs.


I'm just pumped as fuck to see BK and Gmoe.

 

[elcheato]

back-to-back-to-backs this season!

time for the young teams to step up. slight advantages, right?
talking to you Clips, Wolves, Kings and WIzards

It's not likely but I really hope the Kings slip into the playoffs as an 8th seed, giving the Cavs their first round pick this year lol.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

It really looks like we are closer than ever now, I heard Monday as a possible day a deal gets made.

I'm just ready for some basketball. Alot of people say "Oh well the NFL is going on." That's great and all, but how often does the NBA force you to make tough decisions on what you want to watch? Rarely.

 

[DJT]

omg please...lets get a deal.