The NBA has also filed an unfair labor charge with the National Labor Relations Board . NBA Commissioner David Stern has argued that the last season was not profitable for most of the league 's 30 owners and there was a need for some cost-cutting help from players . NBA official says claims are meant to ` ` of the use of impermissible pressure tactics '' NBA expert ` ` not optimistic that season will start on time '' The NBA announced a lockout of its players in early July .
The NBA has also filed an unfair labor charge with the National Labor Relations Board . NBA official says claims are meant to ` ` of the use of impermissible pressure tactics '' NBA expert ` ` not optimistic that season will start on time '' The NBA announced a lockout of its players in early July .