Smiling b/c they think $6B in "trebel damages" (which isn't what happens when you turn your speakers up too high) is coming their way?
I can see why a 72 game season and less money wouldn't be very appealing to players vs no games and no money.
Well guys we might as well start talking draft ... on the plus side all of us are going to have a lot more time to watch college hoops so we might actually know what we're talking about this year
KBergCBS Ken Berger Fisher: Asking media to respect that this is a legal matter and that players cannot comment.
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski This is Stern's worst nightmare. Owners could've mildly relented on few system issues, and ended this weeks ago. Now, all hell breaks loose.
From Larry Coon The league's federal lawsuit was filed in anticipation of a disclaimer of interest. If the union disclaims interest, the lawsuit will still be pertinent. If the players decertify instead, the lawsuit will become irrelevant.
Not only is there no season, but the players can't even comment on it during the legal process. Either the players are hoping to win a huge lawsuit, which would effectively destroy the NBA, or they are going to be coming back to a system what will make 50/50 look like a gold mine. Never underestimate the impact of ego.
On a side note, Portland's #52 is available since Oden will never again play in a Blazers uniform. Oh, and the Blazers will likely get nothing for him
