Billy Hunter: Deal Within Striking Distance
"I think we're within striking distance of getting a deal."Talks are done for the night and it looks like the positive momentum continued today. Talks will resume tomorrow morning when the Player Union's economist returns to town. David Stern is predicting that the system issues will be completed tomorrow. That will leave the BRI as the only remaining negotiation, but both sides have said once the system is in place, it will be easier to compromise on the BRI.
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Real GM
While the players and owners have yet to reach agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, optimism has emerged this week.Hope Danny is ready to put in some long hours.
As a result, team executives have canceled scouting trips in preparation for free agency.
Agents have also been quietly reaching out to teams on their free agent clients.
