What the Ha-yell Reports:
And everyone thought they were bluffing…
NBA Commissioner David Stern canceled the first two weeks of the season Monday because players refused to back down and rescind their demands.
“The gap is so significant that we just can’t bridge it at this time,” said Stern, “[we're] very far apart on virtually all issues. We just have a gulf that separates us.”
For more than seven hours Monday, top negotiators tried to hammer out the fine details on a contractual agreement that would ensure the 82 game season could commence — with no luck. No additional formal talks have been scheduled.
The Los Angeles Times reported details of the negotiations:
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