Virtus Bologna Making Last-Ditch Offer to Kobe
Italian basketball club Virtus Bologna has made an offer to Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant to come join its team in Italy. Due to television and scheduling problems, owner of Virtus Bologna Claudio Sabatini, has offered Bryant between $1 and…
NBA and Players Union To Meet With Mediator on Monday
The NBA and players union have agreed to meet with a federal mediator on Monday, union Chief Billy Hunter told WFAN radio in New York. The sides have not met since David Stern cancelled the first two weeks of the…
League Announces Cancellation of First Two Weeks of Season
After a seven hour meeting today in New York City, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced the cancellation of the first two weeks of the regular season. Although the sides gathered on two consecutive days, they could not agree on a…
NBA and Players Union Will Meet Today Prior to Deadline
When it seemed all hope was lost and the NBA made it clear that they will not meet with the players until they accepted a 50-50 BRI split, a miracle struck the basketball world. The sides have agreed to gather…
NBA and Players Union Will Not Schedule Meeting Monday
NBA Commissioner David Stern told the player union the league will cancel the first two weeks of the regular season if no CBA is signed, and it now seems as though the sides are bracing for an elimination of regular…
Some Believe Sides Could Strike Deal Before Deadline
Although no new collective bargaining agreement was signed after Tuesday's labor meeting, many close to the situation still believe the sides made major progress. The session focuses solely on solving the financial issues, and analysts have commented on the closure…
Labor Meeting Update: Start of Season Likely to be Cancelled Monday
The NBA and players union held a crucial labor meeting today in New York, and although each side understood the importance of today's talks, no new CBA was signed. Instead the sides could not close their economic issues, as the…
Crucial Labor Meeting Schedule for Tomorrow
The NBA and players union had a five hour labor meeting today in New York City, and despite no CBA signing, the session "set the table" for tomorrow's crucial gathering. Tomorrow's meeting could determine whether or not NBA fans get to…
NBA and Union Meet for Seven Hours; Little Progress Made
The NBA and players union conducted their longest labor meeting today, which lasted for 7.5 hours. The sides gathered in New York City, and despite the extended session, little progress was made. Representatives from the union told the media that…
Labor Meetings Concludes in New York; Another Scheduled for Tomorrow
The NBA and players union had a crucial meeting today in Midtown Manhattan, and despite no CBA signing, the sides have agreed to meet again tomorrow at 10 A.M. EST. President of the Union, Derek Fisher, had this to say…
