BREAKING: NBA, NBPA have reached tentative agreement on new CBA
The NBA and NBPA have reached an agreement in principle on a new 7-year CBA, league sources tell @TheVertical.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) December 15, 2016
The agreement, which Wojnarowski reports is only awaiting the formal ratification process, should be finalized later this evening, with a joint announcement from the NBA and NBPA forthcoming after ratification. The new CBA, which reportedly hit an eleventh-hour snag just a few days ago, will prevent a lock-out similar to that which occurred during the shortened 2011 season. This eventuality was widely regarded to be the most likely outcome given the league's significant rise in both popularity and revenue in recent years.
Owners and players must still go through process of ratifying agreement, but that's a mere formality in the process.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) December 15, 2016
Several key components rumored to be in the new CBA may impact the Boston Celtics, including a rumored expansion of the NBA D-League and two-way contracts, potential expansion teams, and tweaks to when and how free agents can be signed. At present, details are still unknown, but in the coming day or two will be available upon the new CBA's ratification.
Sources: Under new CBA, the league will shorten preseason and start the regular season a week sooner. Another way to space out games.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) December 15, 2016
Stay tuned for details on this emerging story.
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