If the extension to the CBA can't get done, then what?

Pocono · 02-25-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

Pocono,

My understanding is that Upshaw has said that if the deal is not renewed this year, it will not be renewed next year. I don't think he's just bluffing because he has stated as much categorically numerous times. He would lose tremendous face and negotiating power were he to reneg on his explicit statements.

He's a union boss so he doesn't have any "face" to save.....His job is to say whatever benefits his membership the most. He'd like the deal now because the % of DGR actually drops in the final capped year so his union is getting a 1% smaller piece of the pie than last year

2. Salary Cap Percentages The Salary Cap percentage shall be as follows:

old

new

2002

63.5%

64%

2003

64%

64.25%

2004

NA

64.75%

2005

NA

65.5%

2006

NA

64.5%

And it would make things easier for FA's but I highly doubt they would abandon a system which has increased the amount spent per team from about 30M in 93 to 85M in 05. The cap has been very very good to players.

View Poll Results: If an extension to the CBA isn't reached, what will happen?
The team will suffer in 2006 and beyond	5	5.62%
The team will suffer in 2006, then who knows	19	21.35%
The team will suffer in 2006, but benefit in 2007	24	26.97%
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If the extension to the CBA can't get done, then what?

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