You'll have to go someplace else for a point-by-point analysis of the players' union's rejection of the NBA's most recent offer; of the difference between disclaiming, which the players' association announced it is doing, and decertifying. I'm not saying the points and all their nuances aren't important; I'm saying that like most people, I'm tired of the debate, tired of what seems like whining over billions of dollars at a time when so many Americans are searching frantically for a second job just to pay the rent.
I'm tired of the hearing...
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NBA season is dead! Players reject new proposal; Move to litigation fight
NBAPA decides to reject proposal from the NBA owners and David Stern. They have decided to move towards de-certifing the union and litigation. This will cost hundreds of millions of dollars and could take years in and out of court to settle. Guess we need to learn the game of hockey...Your fan perspective...
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Now or Never for 2011 - 2012 NBA season; Poll Question: Is the NBA season done?
Today is the day...All of the 30 player reps, along with players including Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony, will meet today in New York to discuss the new league proposal. If accepted the season would start December 15th with a headline night game between the Mavericks and Lakers. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
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David Stern now blaming the agents if new deal does not pass
Stern took the time to shoot blame at "greedy" agents who stand to lose money of new deal is accepted Monday by the NBAPA. He found it convenient not to blame the NBA for over expansion
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Video: NBA issues revised proposal; 72 game season starting December 15 - NBA Union response
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Billy Hunter and Derek Fisher have responded...
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The real reason why the NBA deal did not pass; New meeting set for today
There are several reports that the NBAPA and NBA owners are back at the negotiating table today in an effort to get something done before the 5pm EST "hard" deadline. There has been a lot made about the BRI split being the big issue, but it is not. It is the system itself.
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Video: 29 of 30 NBA Player reps vote to reject NBA Owners offer; Basketball is cancelled
This move by the players a day earlier than the deadline means the entire season is in jeopardy. Watch the Video Here
Read memo from NBA agents' group that was sent to all players; "Your Voice Must Be Heard"
Dear Player,
I am writing to you because the negotiations between the NBPA and NBA owners are at a critical
stage. You must take action and protect your rights.
Your Voice Must be Heard
Any deal you and the owners agree upon will have a major impact on you, your family, and your
career.
· Educate yourself on the specifics of the negotiations and proposals that have been made.
· Demand a full vote by all players on any proposed deal between the players and owners.
· Contact the NBPA to ask questions and speak out about the issues that will directly impact
you and your family.
The Current Proposal Hurts Your Earning Potential
The NBA demands deep cuts and major “givebacks” that will cripple your earning potential and
the earning potential of every future NBA player.
· The NBPA offered to reduce the players’ share of BRI from 57% to 52%. This will result in
a transfer of over $200 million per year or a minimum of $500,000 per player back to the owners.
o This results in at least 8% or more of your salary being withheld by the owners each season
through the escrow withholding. This applies to all contracts, including contracts signed before
the lockout. You may never receive this money back.
· The owners demand mandatory reductions in all player salaries in addition to the escrow
withholding, including “claw backs” from all existing contracts by as much as 10% per year.
o With an 8% escrow and a 10% “claw back,” each player will likely return 15 - 20% of his
salary to the owners at the end of each season.
· A reduction of the players’ share of BRI to 52% will result in severe restrictions on free
agency and your ability to obtain your true market value.
o Every NBA team’s Salary Cap will be significantly reduced, leaving teams with much less
Salary Cap room to sign free agents.
o Teams will possess all of the leverage because there will be fewer teams competing for your
services.
o Players will compete against each other for shorter and smaller contracts than the contracts
that were available under past systems.
o A reduced salary cap reduces the Maximum Salary.
o The NBA demands a reduction in the Mid-Level Exception salary and contract length as
well as new limitations on Bird rights. This will severely restrict usage of these very important
exceptions and harm your ability to negotiate a fair contract.
Refuse Any Deal that Excludes the Players from the Explosive Growth of the NBA
The owners demand a long term deal with the players but do not want to share in the tremendous
growth and success of the league over the past six seasons.
· Over the past six seasons:
o The NBA enjoyed record attendance, sky-rocketing television ratings, and ever increasing
television rights deals;
o NBA franchise values have continued to escalate and set records (compare the sales of the
past six years to previous sales); and
o International growth is rapid and constant with a growing worldwide television audience and
more games played internationally.
· During the 2010-11 season, the NBA experienced its highest revenues ever.
· Demand to see the complete financial records of the owners over the past six seasons,
including their related entities (such as regional sports networks and arenas).
Never Respond to Ultimatums or Threats– Stand Strong for Your Principles
The owners will threaten a doomsday scenario, but you must not yield to their ultimatums or
threats.
· The NBA seeks unprecedented and unjustified changes to the collective bargaining
agreement.
· Do not acknowledge “scare tactics” and fight to achieve your goals. You fought your entire life to reach the NBA and must not let your right to receive fair compensation be taken from you
now.
· Careers are short with limited time to maximize your earnings and limited opportunities to
share in the money you help generate for the league. If you don’t fight to preserve your rights
now, you will pay the price in each pay check you receive for the rest of your career.
· It is your career, your family, your income, your future. What will you do?
Participate in the Process and Protect your Individual Right to Bargain
When the time comes, you must demand that the NBPA submit any proposed agreement to a vote
by all NBA players and provide every player with a reasonable amount of time to review and
consider the proposed deal. We urge you now to become involved and educate yourself.
Knowledge is power!
Contact the union to educate yourself and fight for what is important:
· No further reduction of the percentage of BRI received by the players.
· Maintain existing structure of the Bird and Mid-Level Exceptions.
· No reduction in Maximum Salary from existing levels.
· No reduction in Contract Length from existing levels.
· No changes to Unrestricted Free Agency and improve Restricted Free Agency.
Any deal must include these points. Remember, it is not about when or how fast a deal is
reached, it is about taking the time to secure the best deal.
We are here to support you. We welcome the opportunity to address any questions or concern
I am writing to you because the negotiations between the NBPA and NBA owners are at a critical
stage. You must take action and protect your rights.
Your Voice Must be Heard
Any deal you and the owners agree upon will have a major impact on you, your family, and your
career.
· Educate yourself on the specifics of the negotiations and proposals that have been made.
· Demand a full vote by all players on any proposed deal between the players and owners.
· Contact the NBPA to ask questions and speak out about the issues that will directly impact
you and your family.
The Current Proposal Hurts Your Earning Potential
The NBA demands deep cuts and major “givebacks” that will cripple your earning potential and
the earning potential of every future NBA player.
· The NBPA offered to reduce the players’ share of BRI from 57% to 52%. This will result in
a transfer of over $200 million per year or a minimum of $500,000 per player back to the owners.
o This results in at least 8% or more of your salary being withheld by the owners each season
through the escrow withholding. This applies to all contracts, including contracts signed before
the lockout. You may never receive this money back.
· The owners demand mandatory reductions in all player salaries in addition to the escrow
withholding, including “claw backs” from all existing contracts by as much as 10% per year.
o With an 8% escrow and a 10% “claw back,” each player will likely return 15 - 20% of his
salary to the owners at the end of each season.
· A reduction of the players’ share of BRI to 52% will result in severe restrictions on free
agency and your ability to obtain your true market value.
o Every NBA team’s Salary Cap will be significantly reduced, leaving teams with much less
Salary Cap room to sign free agents.
o Teams will possess all of the leverage because there will be fewer teams competing for your
services.
o Players will compete against each other for shorter and smaller contracts than the contracts
that were available under past systems.
o A reduced salary cap reduces the Maximum Salary.
o The NBA demands a reduction in the Mid-Level Exception salary and contract length as
well as new limitations on Bird rights. This will severely restrict usage of these very important
exceptions and harm your ability to negotiate a fair contract.
Refuse Any Deal that Excludes the Players from the Explosive Growth of the NBA
The owners demand a long term deal with the players but do not want to share in the tremendous
growth and success of the league over the past six seasons.
· Over the past six seasons:
o The NBA enjoyed record attendance, sky-rocketing television ratings, and ever increasing
television rights deals;
o NBA franchise values have continued to escalate and set records (compare the sales of the
past six years to previous sales); and
o International growth is rapid and constant with a growing worldwide television audience and
more games played internationally.
· During the 2010-11 season, the NBA experienced its highest revenues ever.
· Demand to see the complete financial records of the owners over the past six seasons,
including their related entities (such as regional sports networks and arenas).
Never Respond to Ultimatums or Threats– Stand Strong for Your Principles
The owners will threaten a doomsday scenario, but you must not yield to their ultimatums or
threats.
· The NBA seeks unprecedented and unjustified changes to the collective bargaining
agreement.
· Do not acknowledge “scare tactics” and fight to achieve your goals. You fought your entire life to reach the NBA and must not let your right to receive fair compensation be taken from you
now.
· Careers are short with limited time to maximize your earnings and limited opportunities to
share in the money you help generate for the league. If you don’t fight to preserve your rights
now, you will pay the price in each pay check you receive for the rest of your career.
· It is your career, your family, your income, your future. What will you do?
Participate in the Process and Protect your Individual Right to Bargain
When the time comes, you must demand that the NBPA submit any proposed agreement to a vote
by all NBA players and provide every player with a reasonable amount of time to review and
consider the proposed deal. We urge you now to become involved and educate yourself.
Knowledge is power!
Contact the union to educate yourself and fight for what is important:
· No further reduction of the percentage of BRI received by the players.
· Maintain existing structure of the Bird and Mid-Level Exceptions.
· No reduction in Maximum Salary from existing levels.
· No reduction in Contract Length from existing levels.
· No changes to Unrestricted Free Agency and improve Restricted Free Agency.
Any deal must include these points. Remember, it is not about when or how fast a deal is
reached, it is about taking the time to secure the best deal.
We are here to support you. We welcome the opportunity to address any questions or concern
J. R. Smith joins Wilson Chandler and Ty Lawson as Nugget Players Going Overseas; Kenyon Martin to be next
As the lockout looks to go on and jeopardize the start of the season, J.R. Smith joins the list of players going overseas. He will be joining the Chinese Basketball Association until the season ends in March. Kenyon Martin has been looking at a move to play in Asia also.
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NBA Owners and Player Association back at the table today
Camp is only three weeks away from starting, but this is the first time that a large group will meet face-to-face. The hope is that enough progress today will push another meeting tomorrow. The owners plan to get together Thursday in Dallas to discuss the outcome of these new meetings. The players association will meet in Las Vegas during the Impact Basketball Camp.Click here for full story
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