I can't help it, I'm still holding out hope.
NBA and players resumed talks on Tuesday to try and end the lockout before the cancellation of Christmas games, two sources told Y! Sports.
Talks resume; is there time? - CBSSports.com
It began with sources indicating that back-channel discussions were under way last week, then took the next logical step with the identity of the third-party intermediary who was faciliating a resumption in talks. Now, negotiations are back on, with the focus being exactly what two people with knowledge of the NBA's strategy told CBSSports.com last Friday it was: ending the lockout in time to begin the 2011-12 season by Christmas.
All reports were that the sides were close (despite the leanings of the hardliners on both sides). I still feel like this can get done and that is what the majority wants.
Make it stop, that's my only Christmas wish.