Phew - No Lockout Worries
The League and Player's Union had been bickering pretty fiercely over the past month or so, with the threat of a lockout looming. Thankfully the two sides have come together and reached an agreement, signing a six-year work contract. So no lockout and a guaranteed season in the NBA for the next six years. Woo!
It's always kind of annoying seeing the players and owners fight it out. I understand the perspective from both sides, but as a fan, making peanuts compared to what even the most underplayed players make, it's kind of frustrating to see them bicker over such issues. Personally I think the owners have more at stake than the players. They are the ones who could be looking at losing real money in a year. (I assume there are NBA teams that operate at a net loss in a year, but I cannot say that for certain; the business side really doesn't interest me, to be honest.) The players are only losing “potential” money if they sign a less favorable contract, but they're still making insane amounts of money.
Regardless, it's great to see an agreement reached and to be able to enjoy this summer without having to worry about basketball foolishly following in hockey's footsteps.