Well, after a long wait and much public scrutiny, it looks as if the NBA owners and players have finally settled on terms both sides can agree upon.
According to reports, NBA owners and players reached a tentative agreement on Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and look to begin a 66-game season on Christmas Day. ESPN reports:
After a secret meeting earlier this week, the sides met for more than 15 hours Friday, working to try to save the season. This handshake deal, however, still must be ratified by both owners and players.
Stern said it was "subject to a variety of approvals and very complex machinations, but we're optimistic that will all come to pass and that the NBA season will begin Dec. 25."
They are hoping to open training camp and free agency on December 9th and begin the season with a triple-header featuring the Celtics taking on the Knicks, the Heat meeting up with the Mavericks, and Chicago Bulls going against the Lakers.
Stephen A. Smith offers his perspective on the new deal:
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