As we approach winter, there’s a distinct gap missing from the basketball fan’s life. The National Basketball Association has a pretty bleak future at the moment: a lockout if negotiations fail once again before the Monday’s deadline. The main issue regarding the possible lockout is the failure to agree on a percentage split on league income. The past Collective Bargaining Agreement allowed the players to take a 57% split compared to the 43% that the owners took home. Over the course of the summer, the owners have made concessions for an even 50-50 split, but the players aren’t budging. Monday is the final deadline before the first two weeks of the NBA season will be officially cancelled. The longer it takes for this to drag on, the more both sides have to lose. In my opinion, the players will lose so much more. Sure, the owners will lose a year of revenue, but the players will suffer more in terms of salary loss. This is in comparison to the extra that they would make if they get their wish. I hope the players come to their senses and quickly make a deal fast. The ship is sailing to start the season on time.
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