If you follow this stuff, this is old news. If you are too lazy to really have been paying attention, like me, this summarizes things in pretty clear language from a legal (not a partisan) perspective. I found it helpful. Summarized (expounded upon at the link): 1. The Owners Forced the Issue 2. The Players Aren't Making Things Any Easier 3. The Legal Battle is Far From Over 4. Players Are Feeling the Effects of the Lockout Already 5. Parties Bargain in the Shadow of the Law