Hoops play in December?

It appears the owners and players have reached a tentative agreement which may have the NBA playing by Christmas.

NBA season jeopardized

NBA/NBPA talks are going badly. Players reject owners last offer, and the union plans a disclaimer of interest (not decertification). Point being the players want to play the antitrust card. One certainty among much uncertainty. Chances for any NBA season have diminished.

Foul!

The National Basketball Association (NBA) wants to cut down on complaints and gestures which show insufficient respect for the referees or the game. Arguing a call or other offensive conduct, even if not directed at the game official may result in a technical foul. Technical fouls can also lead to player fines. The players association file unfair labor practices in the 2006-07 season, and again threatens legal action. Griping at work about work rules certainly is protected by the National Labor Relations Act. Can the league establish a business justification for the muzzling of the complaints? Would a technical foul remedy do as much injury to the game as complaining?