Kobe Bryant: "There must be another meeting and save the season of a nuclear winter"

As he approaches the deadline of the negotiation (the 17.00 on Wednesday, New York time), players are still debating whether to accept the ultimatum presented by the owners. A debate in which, for now, the only thing clear is the division between them, leaving three completely different factions.

The union considers unacceptable the conditions proposed by the League, but in the last hours has convened a meeting in New York with representatives in each team to see what they do with the offer. Although at first they were totally opposed to even vote on the ultimatum. A view shared, for example, stars like Kevin Durant. The Thunder player was adamant with the owners. "It's outrageous. We have sacrificed many things, we lost money and I think now is the turn of the owners, although it seems that are not going to budge."

Other players (we speak of more than 80) l opt for a dissolution of the Players Association as the only way forward in the negotiations. A position that has increasingly more popular. Especially if next Wednesday has not reached any agreement.

"Most of the players I've talked to do not want the agreement proposed by the owners. Do not believe it is a good deal for us," said Anthony Parker, representative of the Cavaliers in the union. "We realize that if we reject this proposal, the solution may be our only option, which does not mean we want to suspend the season. Even if we dissolve the union have plenty of time to reach an agreement."

But time is not precisely what is left in this conflict. The absence of the first paycheck of the season for the players (for the month of October) triggered the emergency room of athletes and have made ​​a new group appear between them. They are those who would favor sit down and negotiate and even accept the conditions proposed by the franchisees.

Among this faction are names like the star of the Rockets, Kevin Martin, who has declared a 'Sports Illustrated' that Players have to accept the proposed owners. "If you know that the owners will not offer anything better, you have to accept the best deal possible," says Martin, who says it's time to sign the new agreement. "When we sign a contract saying we want the best for our families. Well, now we lie because we are losing money and that does not help our families."

A view also shared by Steve Blake. The basis of the Lakers, according to Yahoo, has been calling NBA players over the past 48 hours trying to pressure the union and a vote among all players the proposal from the owners.

It would still be fourth faction in the bosom of the players. Would be more moderate and led by Kobe Bryant. The Lakers star is convinced that you have to do is meet with the owners today in New York and continue smoothing rough edges. "We need the two parties back to sit at the table before Wednesday, because we are very close to reaching an agreement," said Kobe to Yahoo. "We need to smooth things over and save the season of a nuclear winter."

Four sides, four different opinions to make a common front against the owners. A new battle in the heart of the players that adds more mystery to the complicated equation of 'lockout'. And while the clock is ticking.