Based on the official statements made by David Stern and NBPA union leadership, it is hard to tell how well the league's CBA discussions are progressing. But one thing is clear: the talks are expanding.
Neither side revealed any specifics, but after two straight days of what must have been substantive discussions in New York, both sides have agreed to return for additional talks next week. And they'll be bringing their full bargaining committees to the table for the first time since the lockout began.
The NBA's Board of Governors is set to meet in Dallas next Thursday, September 15. The NBPA will hold a similar meeting in Las Vegas that same day.
What does this all mean? Possibly nothing. David Stern cautioned reporters that any perceived sense of urgency is being driven "by the calendar" and not any progress in the talks. But union president Derek Fisher - possibly unintentionally - dropped several hints that significant progress has been made.
The sides probably have about two more weeks to reach a new deal before the lockout will force postponements and cancellations of training camps and preseason games.
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