Mannix Media gathered in a small ballroom for press conference. Low expectations right now. Two sides reportedly already scheduled meeting tomorrow
I was just pulled to the side and told there was "movement bit not significant progress." Let's see what hunter and Fisher say now.
Fisher: We can't say that major progress wasmade in amy way but there was some progress on some system issues.
Fisher: We'll continue to work as long as we possibly can and as hard as we possibly can to try to get a deal done.
Fisher: "We're not going to get ahead of ourselves at this point. We'll stay focused on key principle items in our system
System issues. Small-markets have these ego-driven players by the balls in these talks. Get 'em, Paul!
Billy Hunter: if there was any hope of trying to capture lost games, we had to get back in and talk..so we parked BRI & talked system
Hunter says he is still hopeful for 82 games if a deal can be reached by Monday. "It will be somewhat of a stressful schedule."
Hunter: "Depending on how much progress is made tomorrow, we'll be prepared to discuss specifics on a deal."
Hunter: "depending about how progress is made tomorrow, we may be in position to talk about specifics."
NBPA's Billy Hunter mentions his interview with ESPN's Bill Simmons as possibly playing a role in NBA softening stance on 50-50 BRI split.
The NBA players union seemed tired but not angry or unhappy after the meeting, which is improvement from last time
