Move Along Now, Nothing To See Here.

by Kiorrik on Nov 9, 2011 9:26 PM EST

Frowning while biting my lip, I check the score: 7.5. Seven hours and thirty minutes into the latest meeting. While my guess is that it's a good thing the meeting is still going, my gut has long since given up on trying to predict where this roller-coaster will take us.

According to former ESPN sportswriter Chris Sheridan, an NBA spokesman came into the media room at around 5pm, informing the assembled media that "They're still meeting. That's your update." After that, it remained silent for a while, with not even the boldest or brashest of sports-writers attempting to predict the outcome.

The slow trickle of information seeping from the meeting room, other than the candid "owners and Players have decided on a 50/50 room service cost split", indicates some form of progress. However, media has also been told to brace for a long night, and not to expect a deal by the end of it. And as I'm typing this, A. Sherrod Blakely tweets about how there is "Lots of positivity that a deal will get done." ...

It has become clear that these meetings are no longer any indication of progress, with Stern's 'ultimate' deadline expiring hours ago. The main thing the press room is concerned about right now, if we're to believe twitter, is what to ask for in terms of food & drinks while awaiting meeting's end.

Perhaps it's time for a PB&J for us too?

Poll

What are you up to during the labor meetings?

Time for bed. I'll hear about it in the morning.

92 votes

That PB&J sounds good.

35 votes

Joining the drinking game: drink when you hear "Progress".

44 votes

Eagerly watching the media.

38 votes

Something else (pray tell, we can all use a little distraction)

51 votes

260 votes | Poll has closed

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its always a good time for PB&J

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by Jeff Clark on Nov 9, 2011 9:32 PM EST reply actions

+1

Agree fully PB&J sounds great with me also….
especially if I can get it with a glass of ice cold milk.

by fordescort on Nov 9, 2011 9:41 PM EST up reply actions

Note that:

In no way did I offer to prepare, nor present anyone a PB&J. It was just a question.

Thank you.

;)

- Dirk van Boxtel, the wandering Celtic fan.
Twitter: @4Hoopz

by Kiorrik on Nov 9, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

Well there still talking

And no one is yelling or throwing chairs at anybody. I take that as a good sign.

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by Bradley James McEachern on Nov 9, 2011 9:56 PM EST reply actions

- Dirk van Boxtel, the wandering Celtic fan.
Twitter: @4Hoopz

by Kiorrik on Nov 9, 2011 9:59 PM EST reply actions

53% PB; 47% J

by johnnymost on Nov 9, 2011 10:21 PM EST reply actions

Thats a pretty good ratio...

though I prefer a 65% PB & 35% J ratio a tiny bit better.

Bigger question is what kind of jelly ?

I prefer grape though strawberry is not that far behind…lol

by fordescort on Nov 9, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions

I hear the J is holding out hope for a better deal

meanwhile I’m still hungry

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by Jeff Clark on Nov 9, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions

lol....

Nice line Jeff,

Darn lock , its gotten us to the low point where some of us have to discuss PB & J.

I hope the lock out ends soon as I can only imagine what other possible off Celtic & NBA topic it will lead some of us to discuss in the future…lol.

by fordescort on Nov 9, 2011 10:40 PM EST up reply actions

@KBergCBS

Growing optimism in the agent and front-office community that a deal will get done. One person briefed on talks “incredibly optimistic.”

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by Jeff Clark on Nov 9, 2011 10:32 PM EST reply actions

We all know what happens when you watch the pot….well the same thing happens when you go dancing…NOTHING! (But at least I had a good time while nothing was going on.)

by thirstyboots18 on Nov 9, 2011 10:51 PM EST reply actions

headed to bed

someone post something if something happens

savvy?

I’ll be dreaming of chains being cut and locks tossed aside

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by Jeff Clark on Nov 9, 2011 11:04 PM EST reply actions

you just watched POTC didnt you....

I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!

by piccolomair on Nov 9, 2011 11:56 PM EST up reply actions

10 hours and counting.......

- Dirk van Boxtel, the wandering Celtic fan.
Twitter: @4Hoopz

by Kiorrik on Nov 9, 2011 11:24 PM EST reply actions

I'm not taking sides, and never really liked much that mannix writes.

Just bored

“It’s amazing how some of the owners have escaped being held responsible for their own foolish mistakes. Struggling financially? Don’t give Darko Milicic $20 million. Problems with your payroll? Maybe it’s because Gilbert Arenas’ $110 million is eating it up. Deep in luxury tax territory? Rashard Lewis didn’t force you to write $113 million on the contract. These were bad decisions that should not be allowed to be collectively bargained away.”

by CoachBullins on Nov 10, 2011 1:39 AM EST reply actions

They will meet on thursday

This is getting rediculous.

by StarzNBarz on Nov 10, 2011 3:21 AM EST reply actions

I check in to see if there is any news on the talks , but yesterday I had two dance classes, today one dance class (dancing is now more important tihan basketball ), and this afternoon I am doing laundry (which is definitely more important than basketball). If they stretch these talks out much longer, there won’t be anything left that is less important or less interesting than basketball.

STOP RUINING MY ( formerly? not quite yet formerly…) FAVORITE SPORT

by thirstyboots18 on Nov 10, 2011 8:28 AM EST reply actions