The Lockout is Officially Over
The players and owners have ratified (ESPN) the latest collective bargaining agreement. More details, and perhaps, a copy of the new CBA to be posted here soon!
Read MoreMN Case Stayed until December 9
As requested by the players, the federal judge in Minnesota has stayed the proceedings until December 9th, 2011. The NBA must answer or respond by that date.
The full order can be found here:
Read MoreLockout to be Partially Lifted on Thursday
The NY Times is reporting that the NBA will allow its players into practice facilities starting on Tuesday, though they will not allowed any supervised basketball activities. The move appears to be the first step in the lifting of the entire lockout, which cannot happen until both sides ratify the CBA (CBS). The ratification process is slated to take place next week.
Read MorePlayers’ Request Minnesota Judge to Stop Proceedings
Today, the players’ lawyer in the Minnesota case (consolidated last week) sent a letter to Minnesota District Court Judge Patrick Schiltz asking the court to “stay all proceedings” through December 9, 2011. The letter is the first and only notification so far to the court about the tentative settlement reached last week.
You may read the full letter below:
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