The 2011–12 season began with another lockout, the league's fourth. After the first few weeks of the season were canceled, the players and owners ratified a new collective bargaining agreement on December 8, 2011, setting up a shortened 66-game season. On February 1, 2014, commissioner David Stern retired after 30 years in the position, and was succeeded by his deputy, Adam Silver.
the 2011–12 season began with another lockout the league's fourth after the first few weeks of the season were canceled the players and owners ratified a new collective bargaining agreement on december 8 2011 setting up a shortened 66-game season on february 1 2014 commissioner david stern retired after 30 years in the position and was succeeded by his deputy adam silver