Is the NBA Still Locked Up?

With the NBA regular season set to resume on July 30th, fans are wondering if the league is still locked up. We take a look at the latest news and rumors.

The NBA’s Lockout

Currently, the NBA is in a lockout, which began on July 1st, 2011. This means that no games are being played and no new players are being signed. The lockout is a result of a disagreement between the owners and the players over how to divide the league’s $4 billion in annual revenue. The owners want to cut the players’ share by about $800 million, while the players want to keep their share the same.

What caused the lockout?

One of the main reasons for the lockout was that the NBA wanted to reduce the number of players on each team. In order to do this, they proposed a hard salary cap, which would have been a set amount that each team could spend on their players. The players’ union did not want a hard salary cap, because it would have prevented player salaries from increasing. Another issue that led to the lockout was the ” ownership desire for a greater share of Basketball Related Income (BRI).”

How has the lockout affected the NBA?

The NBA lockout was a work stoppage in the National Basketball Association (NBA) that began on July 1, 2011 and ended on December 8, 2011. It is the second longest lockout in NBA history. The lockout occurred during the NBA’s labor negotiation period. It was imposed by the league’s owners and was supported by a majority of small market owners. The primary issue dividing both sides was how to split approximately $4 billion in annual revenue between the owners and players; the owners offered a 50-50 split while the players sought 52-48 in their favor.

The NFL had a similar lockout in 2011. The NHL has also had two lockouts in recent years, one lasting for over 300 days to truncate the 2012–13 NHL season.

In response to the failed negotiations and league’s decision to impose the lockout, the National Basketball Players Association filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NBA on July 8, 2011. After mediation sessions ended on November 14, both sides agreed to resume negotiations and reach a compromise, which they did on November 26. The new CBA calls for a 72-game season starting December 25, 2011; it also increased average player salaries from $5 million to $7 million annually over six seasons while implementing tougher luxury taxes designed to limit income equality between large and small market teams starting with the 2013–14 season.

The NBA’s Future

The NBA lockout has been a hot topic for the past few months. It seems like every day there is a new update on the situation. The lockout is a result of the collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association expiring. The two sides have been unable to come to an agreement on a new contract, which has led to the lockout.

What will the NBA look like after the lockout?

The NBA lockout has been a hot topic for basketball fans and pundits alike. With the lockout now in its fourth month, many are wondering what the future of the NBA will look like.

There have been a number of proposals from both sides, but so far no agreement has been reached. The main sticking point seems to be the revenue sharing system, with the owners wanting a more even split of basketball-related income (BRI).

The current system gives the players around 51% of BRI, while the owners get 49%. The owners are proposing a 50-50 split, but the players are reportedly not open to this idea.

If no agreement is reached soon, it is likely that the entire 2011-12 season will be cancelled. This would be a huge blow to the league, as well as to its fans.

It is hard to predict what will happen in the future, but one thing is certain: the NBA will never be the same after this lockout.

How will the lockout affect the players?

The lockout has caused many players to sign overseas contracts in order to stay in game-shape and earn a paycheck. With the lockout dragging on, more and more marquee players are signing these types of deals. The trend started with superstar guard Deron Williams signing with Besiktas of the Turkish Basketball League. After him, other top players such as Rudy Gay, Kobe Bryant, Kyrie Irving, and Amar’e Stoudemire have all signed deals to play in Europe or China during the lockout. It is unknown how long these deals will last, as they all contain opt-out clauses that would allow the players to return to the NBA as soon as the lockout ends.

The jury is still out on whether or not this trend will continue. Some experts believe that more and more players will head overseas if the lockout continues into next season. Others believe that once the season starts, players will be less likely to leave their teams mid-season to go play elsewhere. No matter what happens, it is clear that the lockout is having a profound effect on the way NBA players are choosing to spend their time during the off-season.

The Fans’ Reaction

The National Basketball Association has been in a lockout since July 1st, and many are wondering when, or if, the season will start. Players and team owners are at a standstill in negotiations, and the fans are the ones who are suffering. Some believe that the season will start on Christmas day, while others think that it may be cancelled entirely. What do the fans think?

How have fans reacted to the lockout?

The reaction from NBA fans has been generally negative. Many people feel that the league has turned its back on its fans by not reaching a deal sooner. Some have even gone so far as to say that they will never watch another NBA game again.

It is hard to please everyone, and it is even harder to keep everyone happy during a lockout. The owners and the players are both to blame for the situation, but the fact remains that the people who are really losing out here are the fans.

What can fans do to support the NBA?

As the nation watched the Super Bowl this past Sunday, one thing was on everybody’s mind: when is the NBA coming back? The NBA has been locked out since July 1st of last year, and though there have been some negotiations recently, there has been no real progress. The main issue between the owners and the players is how to split up the revenue from the league, which was about $4 billion last year. The players want to keep their current deal, in which they get about 57% of revenue, while the owners want to cut that number to 50%.

With no end in sight, fans are getting restless. What can we do to support our favorite sport and bring the NBA back?

The first thing fans can do is support the players. Many of them are playing in other countries while they wait for the lockout to end. Steve Blake, for example, is playing in Turkey; Kobe Bryant is in Italy; Kevin Durant is in China. Fans can follow these players’ careers overseas and show their support by attending games or buying merchandise.

Another way to support the NBA is to buy tickets for games once the lockout ends. This will send a message to both the owners and the players that we are still interested in watching them play. Finally, we can encourage peace between the two sides by writing letters or e-mails expressing our desire for a resolution.

The lockout may seem like it’s dragging on forever, but there is still hope for a resolution before too long. In the meantime, let’s do what we can to support our favorite sport and its athletes.