N.B.A. Sets Schedule but Might Not Use It
A press release made by the NBA on Tuesday strongly echoes the language used in a press release right before the 98-99 lockout. Currently, no negotiations are taking place between the NBA and the Players? Association, and none are scheduled.
See "N.B.A. Sets Schedule but Might Not Use It", Howard Beck, The New York Times, July 19, 2011