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Mike Monroe of the San Antonio Express-News: The collective bargaining agreement that ended the lockout about this time last year contains new language that allows the NBA to use a small number of "non-staff" refs through the first 90 days or 50 game...

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How the NBA's new system will impact all 30 teams? Our insiders have the breakdown.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2011

The Boston Celtics released a team statement in regards to the tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that should allow the 2011-12 season to start next month. "The tentative agreement is great news for our fans, players and ...

The NBA Players Association has rejected the league's latest labor proposal and asked for one more bargaining session before a 5 p.m. deadline Wednesday that, according to commissioner David Stern, will cause the offer to vanish if there's no deal.

NBA owners and players met late into the night Saturday in hopes of ending the lockout before it could do further damage to an already-shortened schedule.

Knicks star Chauncey Billups is willing to sacrifice his $14 million salary for a fair collective bargaining agreement.

Celtics forward Glen Davis says he wants the league and players to split the difference on their stances and get back to hoops.

Chad Ford breaks down how much long-term cash and cap room each team would save by using the amnesty clause on its top candidate.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2011

Carmelo Anthony said he would love to see New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul in a Knicks uniform.

Victor Baldizon/NBAE/Getty ImagesCeltics vs. Heat on opening night? With cancellations, that's how it looks ... for now.With the NBA cancelling the first two weeks of the regular season Monday with no new collective bargaining agreement achieved, the...

After two years of mostly fruitless labor talks, league officials and union leaders will reconvene Friday in New York on the 92nd day of the NBA lockout for what is being widely regarded as a now-or-never weekend of negotiations

Howard Smith/US PresswireDoes J.R. Smith make sense for Boston?Continuing our offseason look at players that could be of interest to the Boston Celtics once a new collective bargaining agreement is achieved with a look at shooting guard J.R. Smith: ...

Ron Turenne/NBAE/Getty ImagesGrant Hill and Doc Rivers have roots in Orlando.Continuing our offseason look at players who could be of interest to the Boston Celtics once a new collective bargaining agreement is achieved with a look at forward Grant H...

Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesKyrylo Fesenko brings one thing: defense at center spot.Continuing our offseason look at players that could be of interest to the Boston Celtics once a new collective bargaining agreement is achieved with a look at center Kyr...

Sam Forencich/NBAE/GettyCould a healthy Joel Przybilla be a good fit in Boston?Continuing our offseason look at players that could be of interest to the Boston Celtics once a new collective bargaining agreement is achieved with a look at center Joel ...