Stern confirmed the contraction was on the table

NEW YORK (AP)-NBA commissioner David Stern said Friday he will believe that the elimination of teams will be at the table in collective bargaining as a means of resolving the financial problems of the leagues.
It is a touchy subject for me because I for 27 years in this business very hard to keep not only for all Vikings Brett Favre jersey
our devices, but also how to add a little, Stern said during his preseason conference.
But I think the issue can not on the table Thatsit with players because they see what is looking to present the best way our game, and there are cities and teams to do in the current economic situation. I do not spend much time in the first it.CBSSports.com reported on Thursday that the league continues to be open for contraction after Stern said he wanted to reduce the cost of 700-800 players dollars.
Predictable triggering panic in some villages to fight their teams on the field and at the door. When asked whether the contract should be a cold word to Memphis, Stern said: No, not should. This is a good word to use, especially in player bargaining.The collective struggle retreat probably because of the loss of jobs that would result. It would, in their decision making, that our union president Derek Fisher (notes) of the Lakers to be said for them. We have a responsibility, as many jobs as possible, so that it would be more of the Commissioner and the league and owners to effect on the contraction and the number of teams and protect things.For now, Stern is more less for the production Computer affected markets more competitive and more profitable than it is to take them.
I would say they were committed to small teams market, Stern said. We have a new CBA with the times and is a more robust revenue sharing.The division of labor agreement between the league and players will expire on 30 June, and Stern said Thursday, the league wants to reduce labor costs by a third over the next agreement. The union issued a statement later on Thursday in which the chief Billy Hunter said position of the owners would lead to a lockout and the loss of all or part of 2011 -12 season lead. I do not think that Billy wrote, because he wouldnt threaten me with a lockout, Stern said. And all I can say that this is what reveals the negotiations and session.Stern wait for our next negotiations, other aspects that are part of a new agreement could be. Although the owners are looking for a salary cap, Stern believes that each system gives a financial advantage for the teams re-sign their own players who currently are by the use of the exception of Vikings Brett Favre jersey
birds. The Commissioner also said that the idea of a franchise player with a good concept that he came to negotiate. NFL teams have not selected a franchise terms based on their own players, something special can be used to make the NBA, that after a summer that LeBron James (Notes), Chris Bosh (notes) and Amare Stoudemire have their clubs left, and Carmelo Anthony (white) and Chris Paul (music) decided they wanted to do the same.
Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday that the league is projecting losses of $ 340 - $ 350 000 000 reaffirmed this season and Star on Friday that major economic changes are necessary.
I would say that the league would be viable if they were owners who want to pursue the loss of funds. But it is a long term sustainable business model, they were pleased to support, said Stern. reset.Stern you have an update on the contrast NBAS two teams in Northern California, and said he still expects the sale of Golden State Warriors to close next week. But his optimism was for a new arena in Sacramento completely.Otherwise was, in large part on the work for the second consecutive day. And despite the large gap between the parties, said yesterday she remains optimistic about the reach an agreement.
We know it's come to an agreement, and we think that the excitement of 2010 pro bowl 4 Brett Favre Blue jersey
the season and the potential for growth over time we sit down with players and negotiate in good faith, and we both seem determined to make every effort to reach agreement reach, he said.
AP Sports Writer Greg Beacham in Ontario, Calif., contributed to this report.