Could the NBA lockout be coming to an end? At the very least, the two sides are much more
cordial with each other right now. The last two bargaining sessions have ended with some optimism.
Tonight, the optimism was at its highest level to date.
"I think we're within striking distance of getting a deal," said Billy Hunter.
NBA players will soon start missing paychecks due to the lockout. How will players who are
living paycheck to paycheck make ends meet? Enter Kobe Bryant. According to Billy Hunter, the
players association president, Kobe Bryant is willing to loan money to needy players.
"I know Kobe is intimately involved in interfacing with colleagues and sharing in a pool of
revenue to help the others get through this," said Hunter.
