The Official S2 NBA Lockout Thread!

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  1. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    As one GM told me: "The age limit is a much bigger issue for the commissioner and owners than it is for (basketball executives)."
     
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    It is believed that Spurs owner Peter Holt will join Stern, Silver and high-ranking NBA legal staff.
     
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    Union economist Kevin Murphy is flying in to join Hunter, Fisher and union lawyers -- presumably including Jeffrey Kessler.
     
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    After apology to NBA commish David Stern, NBPA outside counsel Jeffrey Kessler will be at today's meeting with NBA
     
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    MM's post above, and various other sources on twitter.
     
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  6. THE HCP

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    I just meant since when has a meeting been a good thing?
     
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    Today's the day... ?!

    "It is believed that Spurs owner Peter Holt will join Stern, Silver and high-ranking NBA legal staff."

    Let's go Holt get it done.
     
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    Just guessing. Er hoping.

    But all indications are that the sides are VERY close, and it will take just inches from the owners to get it done.
     
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    Encouraging.

     
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    Owners willing to tweak, but players said yesterday that they were going to have to be overhauled in some cases
     
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    Fuck.

    I just want to watch some basketball.
     
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    And I think the NBA is unwatchable and the lowest form of "basketball". Maybe it's an age thing? How old are you? I do love the Blazers though
     
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    I'm 24.

    I guess I should have been clear, by basketball, I meant Trail Blazer basketball.
     
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    I'm heartened that Kevin Murphy is going to be at the talks. He's the smartest guy in the room, no matter the room. He also understands the bargaining position of the union and will push to get a deal done.
     
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    I hope that the union doesn't have Lebron James involved in this meeting. He always fails in crunch time.
     
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    Hopefully he can get them to understand
     
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    MM...... Deal coming soon?
     
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    In meeting for players: Hunter, Fisher, Mo Evans, Kevin Murphy, Klempner, and yes, Kessler. Other exec board members could join.
     
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    For league: Stern, Silver, Peter Holt, Dan Rube and possibly Rick Buchanan. Small groups.
     
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