The next steps in the Clippers investigation, league expansion and NBA Europe could all be decided next week.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA chief Michele Roberts jointly announced a tentative new CBA on Wednesday, one day before the sides faced a deadline for opting out of the current deal.
Carmelo Anthony said he's "skeptical" that a new CBA will be agreed to by Thursday's deadline, noting that the two sides had "something so close" a few weeks ago.
An email was sent to NBA corporate offices worldwide earlier this week from commissioner Adam Silver to reiterate the league's core values and commitment to equality and diversity, sources say.
"There's only one thing left to do: Repeat," said Cavaliers principal owner Dan Gilbert as the team raised its first championship banner and distributed rings ahead of Tuesday's season opener.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he hopes players will continue to stand during the playing of the national anthem, adding that the league is in a position to impact today's social climate.
