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Several high-ranking sources – on the league and players sides – believe there’s a do-or-die nature to getting a deal done to start the season on Dec. 25 and preserve a 66-game regular season.
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While the two sides have enough time to negotiate a deal for a shortened schedule for the 2011-12 season, they likely would have to reach agreement no later than this weekend if the league also hopes to save its showcase games scheduled for Christmas. NBA commissioner David Stern has repeatedly said the league would need about 30 days after an agreement is reached before the season could start. The league could still find a way to start on shorter than 30 days notice, but not more than several days, sources said.
Yahoo! Sports – Fisher to rejoin labor talks
I have a hunch the settlement is coming…
Check out Chris Broussard's twitter page for a succinct look at the players' wish list.
The rest of the links:
Herald – Agent says Rondo not in scuffle | CSNNE – Shaq vs Canseco; Barkley on Big Baby | Sheridan Hoops – Decision day for players, or not
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