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After Wednesday’s meeting between the Players Union and the League, both sides were at an impasse over several issues. Union President Derek Fisher said that the talks were not very encouraging and that their proposal remained unchanged. The current labor deal will expire on June 30th, and if a new deal is not agreed upon then, the league will be locked-out.
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