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Peachtree Hoops: NBA Lockout: Disagreement Over 'System Issues' Reportedly Led To Cancellations

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Derek Fisher, president of the NBA players union, talks to reporters Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in New York. NBA Commissioner David Stern canceled the first two weeks of the season Monday after players and owners were unable to reach a new labor deal to end the lockout. "The gap is so significant that we just can't bridge it at this time," said Stern, who added it's doubtful a full 82-game season can be played. "This is not where we choose to be," Fisher said. "We're not at a place where a fair deal can be reached with the NBA." (AP Photo/David Karp)

Following Monday's negotiations between the NBA and the players' association, David Stern and Billy Hunter cited "system issues" as the biggest hurdle that prevented the two sides from agreeing on a new CBA deal. Items such as the luxury tax and how the Bird rights exemption could be used was the deciding factor and not the heavily advertised revenue discussion. What I take from this is that the two sides weren't hung up on the amount of money as much as how it would be distributed which in my opinion makes little sense. 

As it stands now, the Atlanta Hawks will lose six games from Nov 2-Nov 13. Games cancelled at Philips Arena include the home opener against Boston on Nov 4, as well as home dates against New York and Utah. Road games include the season opener in Minnesota and trips to Chicago and Orlando.

Nov 2 at Minnesota
Nov 4 vs Boston
Nov 5 at Chicago
Nov 9 vs New York
Nov 11 vs Utah
Nov 13 at Orlando

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