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Originally Posted by SmootSmack
Starting a new lockout thread with this news.
Some say this is signficant because it gives the owners more ammo. Others say this ruling was expected and as far as both sides have gotten in negotiations, the owners won't use this as major leverage.
Next few days are going to be huge
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I don't think this changes too much.
It simply re-affirms that the owners have the legal right to have the lockout (which had essentially been granted since the appeal).
But, as per ESPN there is language in the ruling that:
o it exempts the rookies and FA from the lock out
o it allows the players to re-file the anti-trust case in Sept. at which point the owners would face triple damages if they lose.