NBA Labor Talks Break Down Again: Labor talks between NBA owners and players broke down Friday, likely assuring the league will have a shortened season for the second time in the past 13 years.
NBA commissioner David Stern canceled games through Nov. 30, though it was unlikely those games would have been played anyway. The impasse came just one day after both sides expressed optimism they were close to an agreement that could save the league’s 2011-12 season.
“It’s not practical, possible or prudent to have a full season now,” NBA commissioner David Stern said.