Commissioner David Stern cancels all games next month
(AP) - The NBA will play a shortened season—if it plays at all—after negotiations to end the lockout again stalled over how to divide the league's revenue. Commissioner David Stern canceled all November games today, the 120th day of the lockout. "It's not practical, possible, or prudent to have a full season now," said Stern. Owners are insistent on a 50-50 split, while players last formally proposed they get 52.5%, leaving them about $100 million apart annually. Players were guaranteed 57% in the previous collective bargaining agreement. More»