If it goes to court, a mediator will settle it. Its not going to trial. My guess is that its settled by next summer. No way will it drag out longer, no one can afford it. They just need a 3rd party to basically hammer it in their heads that fighting over 1-2% is stupid and they are throwing the baby out with the bath water.

If it goes to court, a mediator will settle it. Its not going to trial. My guess is that its settled by next summer. No way will it drag out longer, no one can afford it. They just need a 3rd party to basically hammer it in their heads that fighting over 1-2% is stupid and they are throwing the baby out with the bath water.

They had the same mediator who worked with te nfl working with them a few weeks ago, and this is where we wound up.

The season is toast. But like I said during the summer, another year and no ring for LeBron.

Court ordered mediation is a lot different than voluntary mediation.

Now that would be funny. The owners don't NEED their franchises. They've made their money elsewhere. The players on the other hand...well...good luck with your day to day jobs.

Pretty sure the marquee players can still earn a fat paycheck playing in leagues in Europe and other parts of the world, don't think you'll see D Rose applying for a job at Wal-Mart.

Edited November 16, 201114 yr by MexSoxFan#1

Pretty sure the marquee players can still earn a fat paycheck playing in leagues in Europe and other parts of the world, don't think you'll see D Rose applying for a job at Wal-Mart.

 

Definitely not, but a majority of the players might have a hard time. Even if they've made millions in previous years. We all know how irresponsible some NBA players are with their money.

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Pretty sure the marquee players can still earn a fat paycheck playing in leagues in Europe and other parts of the world, don't think you'll see D Rose applying for a job at Wal-Mart.

I wouldn't call what they can earn overseas a "Fat paycheck" relative to the NBA. There's just not that kind of money in those leagues.

 

It should be enough to cover expenses, even on the types of houses these guys have, but it won't cover the same lifestyle.

 

The Marquee players still have their endorsement contracts to get by, that's where their money is. You still see Rose, Howard on the tele these days.

Lawsuits filed.

One day after the union became a trade association following Billy Hunter’s disclaimer of interest, players backed up their stand-united front and filed two antitrust complaints against the NBA.

 

The initial lawsuit was filed in Minneapolis. Minnesota’s Anthony Tolliver, Detroit’s Ben Gordon, free agent Caron Butler and Derrick Williams, who was chosen by the Timberwolves with the second overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, were named as plaintiffs.

 

A second suit was filed in California. Plaintiffs include New York’s Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant, free agent Leon Powe and Kawhi Leonard, a rookie who was acquired by San Antonio during the 2011 draft.

 

David Boies, an attorney for the players, said the suits are an attempt to restore competitive free-market conditions in the NBA. While NFL players sought an injunction to end pro football’s recent lockout, basketball players are seeking a summary judgement that could end the 138-day NBA lockout before owners cancel the entire 2011-12 season. If successful, players could receive treble damages worth more than $2 billion.

 

"If you’re in a poker game, and you run a bluff, and the bluff works, you’re a hero. If someone calls your bluff, you lose. I think the owners overplayed their hand," Boies said. "They did a terrific job of taking a very hard line and pushing the players to make concession after concession after concession, but greed is not only a terrible thing — it’s a dangerous thing."

 

The NBA filed a lawsuit Aug. 2 in federal district court in New York seeking to establish the lockout doesn’t violate federal antitrust laws. If the NBPA’s dissolution is ruled to be lawful, the NBA is requesting all players contracts become void and unenforceable.

Jeez, it's getting ugly...kiss this season good bye

 

and I just bought NBA 2K12, that'll have to do for me this season.

 

Hilarious Bill Simmons dunk video!

The season is toast. But like I said during the summer, another year and no ring for LeBron.

Slice it how you want, but missing a Derrick Rose season is not ideal.

No matter who is trying to play the victim in this whole situation they are all going to come out as villains.

 

Hilarious Bill Simmons dunk video!

 

Whats sad is his dunk video is still better than what most people have seen in an NBA dunk contest since Vince Carter. (and a few of Dwight Howards, minus the props)

If they lose the whole season, the players will be out ~$1.85 billion total.

 

 

That's a lot of dough, considering all the child support, Bentleys, mansions and tattoos that cash could be used for!

 

Hilarious Bill Simmons dunk video!

 

That was hilarious. Blake Griffin, props.

Scalabrine releasing a rap album.

 

“‘Big Scal’ rapping, and rhyming ‘Scalabrine’ with ‘you’re a weenie’. Man, that s*** cray.”

For a split second I thought you were serious and I already had my wallet out to preorder.

Jeez, it's getting ugly...kiss this season good bye

 

and I just bought NBA 2K12, that'll have to do for me this season.

 

The Assocation should keep you busy.

For a split second I thought you were serious and I already had my wallet out to preorder.

For a split second I thought you were serious and I already had my wallet out to preorder.

 

It would have sat right next to "Shaq Diesel."

It would have sat right next to "Shaq Diesel."

 

All you nasty punks can't stop my dunks!

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/68730.html

 

Could belong in the Filibuster, but hey there's some NBAish basketball for you guys.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/68730.html

 

Could belong in the Filibuster, but hey there's some NBAish basketball for you guys.

Really, an NBA player official fundraiser, that's a new one.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/68730.html

 

Could belong in the Filibuster, but hey there's some NBAish basketball for you guys.

I love the comments, lol, stupid repubs, haters gonna hate.

KCJHoop K.C Johnson

Dwyane Wade bringing four-city, NBA lockout all-star tour to Chicago on Dec. 7. Tickets for game at UIC on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday.