Billy Hunter tells NBA players to prepare to miss half a season

The San Antonio Express-News blog reports:

So much for that optimism that the players and owners were getting closer to a settlement that would end the lockout.

After Tuesday’s meetings with owners, NBPA executive director Billy Hunter advised players to prepare to miss at least half the upcoming season.

NBPA president Derek Fisher was just as bleak in his assessment.

“We can’t come out of here thinking that training camps and preseason are going to start on time at this point,” Fisher told CBS Sports.com after the meeting.

Author: Inside Hoops

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