How long has the current CBA been in effect? When will it expire?
The current CBA has been in effect since July 2005, succeeding the previous agreement which was in effect from 1999 to 2005. The agreement will expire following the 2010-11 season, although the league has the option to extend it through the 2011-12 season. The league must exercise its option to extend the agreement by December 15, 2010. The CBA may be terminated early under certain conditions: • Certain types of collusion (Players Association may terminate). • National TV revenue drops significantly in the next television agreement (league may terminate). • Certain “force majeure” events (such as war or terrorism) make it impossible or economically impractical for the league to fulfill the agreement (league may terminate). • Certain provisions of the CBA are struck down in court (either side may terminate).
