The Official S2 NBA Lockout Thread!

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  1. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    In talks with sources,There is a bit of optimism about talks. Nothing definitive but hope is in the air
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Fuck off FAMS! I need to pay my mortgage and feed 2 kids!
     
    THE HCP, Oct 26, 2011
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Who is better, unnamed sources, or sources close to the situation?
     
    THE HCP, Oct 26, 2011
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    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    I want it to end yesterday but the small market-farm-club system for big markets has to end!
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    As much as I'd love for HCP to get back to work so I can use the new sex swing I got for Mrs HCP, I too do not want the owners to give in to the competitive ballance to please the greedy players who would be tall hobos if there were no league
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    No predictions, but guarded optimism from various sources today. Reason? "Reality is setting in," says source inv in talks from beginning.
     
    THE HCP, Oct 26, 2011
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I understand and respect all of your opinions on this. I just have a little different view of it. It would be interesting for all of you to NOT to receive a paycheck 'til a deal is hammered out.
     
    THE HCP, Oct 26, 2011
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    Mike Monroe: Per @Julian Mozo of Clarin, @Manu Ginobili to return to San Antonio 11-10 to begin workouts with Duncan, Splitter, others. Interesting timing.
     
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    In talking with agents and players, I don't sense a connection between world tour dropouts and a belief that labor deal is imminent.
     
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    Marc Stein: Source close to @Chris Paul says Paul passed on world tour to instead focus on "getting ready for the season and to spend time with family"

    Interesting when you consider CP3 was front and center when the talks broke down last Thursday
     
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    Maybe the "world tour" star players realize how they're hurting their own case and fracturing their own union?
     
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    I was wondering if other players went to those guys and basically said "Hey, what the fuck?"
     
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    Source close to negotiations tells me sides "definitely making progress."
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    well obviously Paul Allen didn't attend this meeting.
     
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    Marc Berman: According to league source, "progress" beimg made today is only on system issues. Not BRI. It's a start


    Sounds like they're at where they were at last week before the "Grim Reaper" shut it down.

    Not holding my breath
     
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    A league source wired into bargaining session tells Y!: "There's a deal to be had if everyone shows a little flexibility."
     
    THE HCP, Oct 26, 2011
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    *yawn*

    Wake me in February when the Union finally caves in.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    A source in the room tells me he "wouldn't presume anything" regarding reports of progress in today's labor meeting in NYC.
     
    THE HCP, Oct 26, 2011
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    According to my source, midgets are shorter than most NBA power forwards. I can vouch for this shit, I have known and trusted my source since college.
     
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