"There is no better mediator in the country than the head of the FMCS. He's the superstar of our profession."
Stern Right In Seeking More Parity | HoopsHype
Here is another hard cap proposal that involves an interesting notion - breaking the tie between salary structure and years of service.
Nets are Scorching TV Episode 4: Tim Donahue | Nets are Scorching
CBA Guru and 8 Points, 9 Seconds writer Tim Donahue joins the video chat to chime in on all things CBA-related. Unsurprisingly, he also bears a striking resemblance to Clooney, which is unfair on so many levels.
KD Is #6: Right or Wrong? | Daily Thunder
Young had one of the ESPN votes for the NBA player ranking, and here he defends the #6 spot for Kevin Durant.
More links after the jump.
Exposing Some Facts Lost in the Rhetoric | Newsday
If you've been studying the lockout with us here, then chances are there aren't a lot of new 'facts' revealed in this post but never the less it is a good overview of where things sit.
On 'Competitive Balance' | SB Nation
Sharp piggybacks on Aldridge's work from yesterday, noting that the notion of competitive balance should reside purely in the jurisdiction of the Scottish sheep cloners.
'Flex Tax' the Best Solution for Competitive Balance | CBS Sports
Berger writes that one way to better assign tax penalties lies in greater luxury tax flexibility.
Durant: Players Have Sacrificed | ESPN
Durant continues to work at the forefront, arguing that the players have done their duty to meet the owners half-way.
Q&A With Hornets Chairman Jac Sterling | Nola.com
Good news for Hornet fans - it looks like they are staying put in New Orleans.
When Shawn Kemp Blew Up | Ball Don't Lie
If you had to choose one guy who would balloon during this lockout, who would it be? (Eddie Curry votes are automatically excluded)
Dismal David Maims His League | HoopSpeak
David Stern's media rush probably is doing more to hurt the NBA brand than help it. This isn't 1999, but the aftershocks might be similar.
Danny Granger to Host Lockout Dinner for Conseco Workers | 8 Points, 9 Seconds
Pacers star Danny Granger is offering not just rhetoric, but actions to back up his words in how he cares about his organization.
Let's Play Make Believe: Part 2 | Hardwood Paroxysm
Among other things, here is a reminder that the Thunder's "Russell Westbrook problem" is really a function of a lot of different things, including Kevin Durant's still growing game and frame.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Byron Scott | Hardwood Hype
If you're new to the game, you may only know Cavaliers coach Byron Scott for his coaching work this past decade. However, there was a time when he was an integral piece to one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history. As a Celtics fan growing up, I kind of hated him too.
Nazr Mohammed: Not enjoying his Quinoa Salad | Twitter
I'd nominate Nazr Mohammed for OKC father of the year for this arrangement with his daughter.
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