Labor Talks
Boies Planning Call to NBA Attorneys?
More days have ticked off the NBA calendar, more games and paydays and moments of happy distraction have been lost from season, more hits have been by both sides in the ugly squabble over... »Read More
Boies: ‘It takes two people to negotiate’
In a media briefing Monday to announce that the players have consolidated and refiled two separate antitrust claims into one class action in Minnesota, attorney David Boies lamented the slow response and virtual silence... »Read More
Players Consolidate Lawsuits in Minnesota
The plaintiffs in Carmelo Anthony et al v. the NBA et al withdrew their antitrust complaint against the league Monday in Northern California’s U.S. District Court and will join up with the other players lawsuit filed... »Read More
NBA PM: Perkins Still Hurt By Trade
Kendrick Perkins still hurt by the Boston/OKC trade ... LaMarcus Aldridge and the Felton effect ... Chandler dominating China . . .more! »Read More
Head of NBA Coaches Wants Deal
The executive director of the NBA coaches association called on owners and players Sunday to resume discussions toward ending the lockout. Michael Goldberg wrote in an open letter to the NBA, the players’ association... »Read More
Luis Scola: ‘Optimism is Gone’
Until a higher power steps in, however, NBA players have been limited to playing for fun and charity, as a few dozen did on Sunday before about 5,000 filling Delmar Fieldhouse. “Optimism is gone,”... »Read More
Kyle Lowry: ‘We have to get a fair deal’
NBA players are taking game opportunities where they can, with the lockout into its fifth month and no end in sight. The players at Lucas’ game say they’re stressing patience and remain supportive behind... »Read More
Pierce Confident there will be a Season
By Saturday evening, (Paul) Pierce was getting his own workout, playing in a charity game organized by teammate Rajon Rondo. For now, that’s been the extent of competition for Pierce and his Boston Celtics... »Read More
Perkins: Both Sides Need to Put Pride Aside
“I thought the season was going to start but it hasn’t yet,” (Kendrick) Perkins said with a frown. “So I’m just going to continue to work and whenever the season starts I’ll just try... »Read More
Patrick Kane Empathizes with Derrick Rose
Patrick Kane was a 16-year-old fan when Commissioner Gary Bettman canceled the 2004-05 NHL season on Feb. 16, 2005, the only time a labor struggle has claimed a major sport’s entire season. Only high-powered... »Read More
Carmelo Anthony Proud of ‘The Melo Rule’
They call it “The Melo Rule,” and it has been one of the sticking points between players and owners in the broken-down talks over a new NBA collective-bargaining agreement. The prohibition of “extend-and-trade” deals,... »Read More
NBA Stars Serious About Playing Overseas?
But I’m skeptical as to whether these flirtations with foreign leagues will ever lead to short-term flings. Release them from complicated-to-sometimes-oppressive contracts overseas, and many foreign players wouldn’t hesitate to flock to the NBA... »Read More
Memphis Businesses Hurt by Lockout
Spindini, like many other Downtown businesses that enjoy the 45 games a year that bring fans in close proximity, can only watch. “We would expect a full house once the game was over,” (David)... »Read More
League Still Hoping for Christmas Games?
Despite the grim outlook of potentially lengthy and costly lawsuits, there are strong indications that NBA officials and attorneys representing the players want to take one more shot at reaching a settlement before the... »Read More
Derrick Williams Eyeing Spain, Italy?
According to European agent Obrad Fimic from Alti Sport, Derrick Williams is ready to signing in Europe during the NBA lockout. The forward, selected with the 2nd overall pick in 2011 NBA Draft by... »Read More
Legal Reps for Both Sides Not Talking Yet
Neither (Adam) Silver, commissioner David Stern, nor any of the NBA’s legal representatives has spoken publicly since the players filed two antitrust lawsuits Tuesday alleging that the lockout is illegal — one in California... »Read More
NBA: Looking Ahead
What are the next steps for the owners and players now that the NBA labor negotiations have ground to a halt? If a compromise is reached, where would each team stand in potential... »Read More
NBA AM: Where Do We Go From Here?
With the possibility of a lost NBA season, what happens next?... Oops. Are they using an Intern?... Not exactly what Magic fans want to hear... NBA Chats at 11am and 3pm EST. »Read More
Sides to Make Another Negotiation Run?
The source acknowledged that the two sides need to resume negotiations in order to save the 2011-12 season. But the source also added that his gut feeling is that the season will be lost.... »Read More
Owners Updated During Conference Call
The conference call involving the league’s Board of Governors was not in response to the litigation, but rather a planned update on the status of the collective bargaining negotiations, the person told The Associated... »Read More
Sources: Barea Offered Chinese Contract
The Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China this week added J.J. Barea to their wish list and have extended a contract offer to the Dallas Mavericks free-agent guard, according to sources close to the situation.... »Read More
Agent: Turkoglu Open to Playing Abroad
With the NBA lockout threatening to drag on and on, Orlando Magic small forward Hedo Turkoglu is open to the idea of playing abroad. Turkoglu is weighing and considering opportunities with European franchises, his... »Read More
If Season Cancelled, Both Sides Lose?
Sounds like fun. Sounds like more than a few players might want to begin questioning whether going from the bargaining room to the courtroom was everything it was cracked up to be. Sounds like... »Read More
Sources: Owners Planning Next Move
After lawyers for NBA players filed antitrust suits against the league in California and Minnesota, commissioner David Stern has a conference call set with owners on Thursday to discuss their next steps in the... »Read More
First Court Date Set for February 29, 2012
Basketball fans hoping for a quick resolution to the legal battle in California between NBA players and owners were handed some disappointing news — the first court date is set for Feb. 29. An... »Read More
Communication Biggest Issue in Talks?
This is not a whimsical, wouldn’t-it-be-nice suggestion I am making here. No, this is an entirely serious and necessary response to a crisis of the NBA’s own making. A season of basketball is on... »Read More
Lockout Could Help College Basketball?
But like the prodigal son and Britney Spears, college hoops is back after some rough years. And not looking too bad. This is the chance to reacquaint with your old friend, sports fan. What... »Read More
NBA PM: Mass NBA Exodus to Europe?
Dwight Howard is among a growing number of NBA players looking overseas ... John Wall takes proactive stance ... "Superman" is a super role model, too! »Read More
Players File Two Antitrust Suits
NBA players sued the league alleging antitrust violations Tuesday, in part using commissioner David Stern’s own words against him in making their case that the lockout is illegal. With two antitrust actions — one... »Read More
NBA Games Cancelled Through Dec.15th
The NBA informed teams late this afternoon that games through December 15th have been cancelled, a front office executive says. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports »Read More
Boies Rips Stern for ‘Overplaying his Hand’
Star lead attorney David Boies ripped Stern last night in the Harlem offices of the disbanded union for “overplaying his hand’’ and said he hopes the NBA will come to its senses and he... »Read More
Players Miss First Paychecks of Lockout
Tuesday was the day NBA players were to have received their first paychecks of the 2011-12 season. With no games being played and no collective bargaining agreement in place, that didn’t happen. According to... »Read More
NBA, Union Better Off Modeling MLB?
First of all, Bud Selig would never have issued an ultimatum. Are you listening, David Stern? Baseball’s 16-year labor peace has come about, in part, because Selig insisted the lines of communication remain open.... »Read More
Blake Denies Wanting to Take Deal
(Steve) Blake disagreed with (Shannon) Brown’s assessment of his stance on the last deal offered by the owners and issued a statement to ESPNLosAngeles.com on Tuesday evening. “It has been my goal, throughout my... »Read More
The Lawsuit Filed by Players in Minnesota
James Caron Butler, Ben Gordon, Anthony Tolliver, and Derrick Williams, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiffs V. National Basketball Association, Atlanta Hawks, LP, B anner S eventeen LLC, B obcats B asketball, LLC, Chicago... »Read More
Durant Taking Flak for NBA Lockout
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant represents the ideal for the NBA. He's the young, personable superstar, happy to play on a small-market team - but even Kevin is dealing with flak from... »Read More
Agents May File Separate Suit for Rookies
Some agents are discussing the separate filing of an anti-trust suit against NBA on behalf of league’s rookie players, sources tell Y! via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
Source: Durant Gauging Interest in Europe
Source close to (Kevin) Durant says Thunder star will now widen his net and talk to more teams beyond Valencia, BBC Bayreuth and Maccabi Tel Aviv via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Davis: Decision for ‘Kobes of This League’?
Glen Davis is, in a word, disgusted. “Sure I am,” the Celtics forward, an impending free agent, said tonight after hearing about the NBPA leadership’s decision to dissolve the union and take the league... »Read More
Sports Law Expert: Season Can be Saved
What exactly does today’s decision by the players’ union to file a disclaimer of interest mean? To make some sense of this, I (Josh Robbins) spoke with Gabriel Feldman, a professor who directs the... »Read More
Union’s Website Displays Error Message
After more than four months of bickering and rhetoric, the dysfunctional relations between NBA owners and locked-out players was perhaps best summarized by a message greeting visitors to the union’s Web site Monday night:... »Read More
Cavs’ Samuels Calls Out Paul Pierce
Cavaliers forward Samardo Samuels would’ve voted to accept the labor deal proposed by the owners, but he never got the chance. Now the only court in the NBA’s future is in a judicial setting... »Read More
Pau, Marc Gasol May Target Barcelona
(Pau) Gasol did not hesitated to recognize that in case of cancellation of the season in the NBA his preferred destination would be the Barcelona machine that made the leap to the best league... »Read More
Collison: Next Step is Consider Overseas
The prospect of no NBA season has some Pacers looking into playing elsewhere. “The next step for me is to consider going overseas,” Pacers guard Darren Collison said by phone Monday. “I have to... »Read More
Kanter: ‘The Whole Thing is Messed Up’
“I’m going to wait a few days to digest it before I say something. I’m very emotional right now and don’t want to say something that wouldn’t be helpful to anyone. The whole thing... »Read More
NBA PM: NBA Players Re-Define Insanity?
Commissioner David Stern responds to the NBA Players' decertification threat ... Kevin Durant talks about his secret weapon ... Houston Rockets' lockout advantage? »Read More
David Stern Issues Statement on NBPA
NBA Commissioner David Stern has issued the following statement: “At a bargaining session in February 2010, Jeffrey Kessler, counsel for the union, threatened that the players would abandon the collective bargaining process and start an antitrust lawsuit... »Read More
Players Reject Proposal; Will File Motion
After meeting for a few hours Monday morning, the NBPA’s 30 team player representatives voted unanimously to decline the NBA’s latest proposal. They will file a Disclaimer of Interest motion which will allow the... »Read More
No Deal! NBA Players Pass
After meeting for a few hours Monday morning, the NBPA's 30 team player representatives voted unanimously to decline the NBA's latest proposal. »Read More
NBA AM: No Deal In The NBA Today?
As the NBA Players gather in New York to review the latest NBA offer on a labor deal, the general vibe is the Players could pass on this offer... Is it time for Billy... »Read More
Sources: ‘B-List’ Issues May Doom Offer
As NBA commissioner David Stern made an unprecedented push to publicly persuade players to accept the league’s latest offer to end the lockout, players had yet to hear of several “B-list” issues that could... »Read More
Stern, Silver Answer Questions Via Twitter
The NBA took a couple nonconventional routes today to getting out their side of the story with regards to their current proposal on a new collective bargaining agreement with their players. The league then... »Read More
Owners Won’t Accept an Amended Offer?
The union doesn’t believe the NBA is willing to accept amendments to the owners’ offer on Monday, something the union’s executive committee and team representatives might be willing to trade with the league in... »Read More
Sources: Escrow System an Issue for NBPA
The players union executive committee met for two hours Sunday night to examine the proposal before deciding whether to present it to all 400-some players for ratification Monday. The committee will first meet with... »Read More
The Official NBA Proposal to the Players
Click the link to see a .pdf of the actual proposal from the NBA that NBPA reps will be discussing Monday morning, as obtained by USA Today. via USA Today »Read More
Agent Fires Back Over ‘Greed’ Comment
Angered by commissioner David Stern’s assertion that greedy agents are imperiling the possibility of reaching a collective bargaining agreement, high-profile agent Mark Bartelstein fired back Sunday night — telling CBSSports.com that it is the... »Read More
NBA Explains Theory Behind Lesser Deal
(Dave McMenamin tweet:) @NBA Explain why you will revert to an alternative, lesser deal if the current offer isn’t accepted. How is that bargaining in good faith? (NBA reply tweet:) Teams suffering enormous losses;... »Read More
Jeff Green Indifferent to Labor Talks?
(Jeff) Green said he hadn’t seen the “last, best” offer handed to the players union by NBA commissioner David Stern last week. He didn’t have any idea whether it would be rejected or approved.... »Read More
Conley Hoping Proposal ‘Close Enough’
Memphis Grizzlies player representative Mike Conley realizes that he’s in New York today to deliver the biggest assist of his NBA career. “There are some things as players we want to be done in... »Read More
Player: ‘I Think We’re Playing in a Month’
But one of the players who will be in the meeting today had a different take when reached by the Herald yesterday. “I know this is bad,” he said. “We all know this is... »Read More
Information the NBPA’s Biggest Asset?
The most precious commodity in basketball during these dark times isn’t Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade or Kevin Durant. The King himself, LeBron James, has been successfully dethroned and replaced by a far... »Read More
NBA Details Their Proposal To Public
The NBA took their point of view on their current proposal to the players public on Sunday. Read (and watch) what they had to say, then make your own decision on how the players... »Read More
Hunter: We’ll ‘Vote on the NBA’s proposal’
There were indications Saturday night that the committee was in favor of taking the disclaiming interest route, a process by which executive director Billy Hunter would submit a letter to (David) Stern saying the... »Read More
Stern: Greedy Agents Threatening Deal
NBA Commissioner David Stern blamed “greedy” agents Saturday for trying to scuttle a new labor deal with NBA players and believes they are trying to push their clients into a “losing strategy” of disbanding... »Read More
Stern: Decertifying Not a Winning Strategy
(David) Stern said that would not give the players they leverage they seek because it’s a lengthy process. It would also likely kill any hopes for a 2011-12 season, he said. “Yes, I am... »Read More
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