NBA lockout: Stern issues ultimatum to players

    NBA Commissioner David Stern has given players an ultimatium. They have until Wednesday to accept a chance to earn up to 51 percent of basketball-related income, or get ready for a deal that's a lot worse. While the union president says players won't be intimidated, Stern is ready to cancel more games if the labor issue isn't settled.
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    NBA Commissioner David Stern has given players an ultimatium. They have until Wednesday to accept a chance to earn up to 51 percent of basketball-related income, or get ready for a deal that's a lot worse. While the union president says players won't be intimidated, Stern is ready to cancel more games if the labor issue isn't settled.

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