NBA owners are bracing for a battle with players over their collective bargaining agreement, which expires after this season and a lockout is a strong possibility.

NBA管理层正与球员进行劳资谈判，现有的劳资协议这个赛季后将会到期，如果谈判失败NBA停摆很有可能。

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And, of course, the public interest represented by the fans of professional football who have a strong investment in the 2011 season is an intangible interest that weighs against the lockout.

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There's a strong sense of urgency to find a place on a team and stay in shape, since the lockout will end someday.

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