NBA might cancel games until Christmas

NBA Players Association Executive Director Billy Hunter says the league is about to cancel games until Christmas unless a deal is reached 4:00 p.m. CT Wednesday. The Timberwolves have 14 games scheduled in December, 12 of which are before Christmas.
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NBA Players Association Executive Director Billy Hunter says the league is about to cancel games until Christmas unless a deal is reached 4:00 p.m. CT Wednesday. The Timberwolves have 14 games scheduled in December, 12 of which are before Christmas.

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