The NBA and the NBPA negotiate the collective bargaining agreement. The NBA’s representatives (the commissioner, the deputy commissioner, various owners, the NBA’s attorneys and financial experts) attempt to get the best deal possible for the owners.

On the other side, the NBPA’s executive director, player representatives, including the Executive Committee, a negotiating committee (comprised of NBA players representing all levels of income and seniority within the league), and the NBPA’s staff represent the players.

Our goal is simple - to get the best deal possible for all players.

A new collective bargaining agreement is negotiated approximately every six years. We welcome and encourage all players to attend as many bargaining sessions as possible.

It is your union and you should participate.

What kind of say do players get in the collective bargaining agreement?

As a democratic organization, during bargaining, we will frequently solicit all players’ viewpoint.

Regional Representatives (retired NBA players employed by the NBPA) call all players at least twice a month during negotiations to solicit their opinion and to apprise them of the status of negotiations.

We also encourage players to call whenever they have questions and/or to make their opinion known.

The NBPA provides frequent written updates on the status of negotiations and we will have team and "all player" conference calls. All NBA players are welcome and encouraged to attend negotiation sessions.

Ultimately, all players vote on whether to accept a collective bargaining agreement.ining agreement.