The basic rule of bargaining is this: Bargain hard but don't be unreasonable.
That does not work with the rules of the collective bargaining agreement".
The rules of the collective bargaining agreement give the Knicks the best chance of signing him when he becomes a free agent in 2004.
While he can become a free agent in two years, the rules of the collective bargaining agreement give the Knicks a terrific chance to re-sign him.
Because of the rules of the collective bargaining agreement, the number of unrestricted free agents was severely slashed last off-season, and the union has been concerned that owners engaged in a concerted effort to slow the market further.
He said he did not realize when he made the agreement that he was breaking rules of the collective bargaining agreement and that unusual circumstances were involved that he would not reveal.
The Lakers couldn't promise Bryant or Gasol that second year at $19.5 million because a prearranged deal would be illegal under the rules of the collective-bargaining agreement.
That most likely means plenty of one-year contracts and players playing under one-year tenders because teams will be reluctant to do expensive, long-term deals without knowing the accounting rules of a new collective bargaining agreement.
The Warriors accomplished two goals: getting rid of Starks, who will be a free agent, and acquiring Hughes, an exciting young player who must stay at Golden State for at least three years under the rules of the current collective bargaining agreement between players and owners.
Another player, perhaps center Travis Knight or center Felton Spencer, might have to be thrown in to make it work under the rules of the league's collective bargaining agreement.
