It appears the NBA will provide its annual Christmas Day treat to the masses.
The two sides in the league’s labor dispute met for more than 15 hours Friday in New York, before announcing that a handshake deal has been reached to end the 149-day lockout.
The NBA is looking to play a 66-game season beginning with a Dec. 25 tripleheader that includes a Finals rematch between the champion Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat.
Training camps are tentatively set to open Dec. 9, with free agency getting under way at the same time.
Both players and owners must ratify the agreement.
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