The NBA Lockout has ended! By taxelson Jun 30, 2011 NBA Lockout officially begins NBPA is "disappointed" while Stern says "owners had no choice." Jul 7, 2011 Deron Williams signs a contract to play for Turkish club Besiktas Thought to lead to more players going to Europe, but only a few left. Aug 1, 2011 League says all contracts will be voided if NBPA decertifies Aug 12, 2011 Stern says lockout will end on Labor Day Sep 13, 2011 MOVEMENT: Players agree to 54.3% instead of original 57% basketball related income Sep 22, 2011 Preseason games are canceled. Sep 30, 2011 Stern and Wade get into a shouting match. Oct 4, 2011 Stern offers 50/50, but players decline. Oct 9, 2011 First two weeks of regular season is canceled. Oct 14, 2011 JaVale McGee says "some players are ready to fold." Nov 6, 2011 Stern ultimatum: 47% BRI to players. Nov 13, 2011 League holds hour-and-a-half long Q&A Nov 14, 2011 "Nuclear winter" Nov 21, 2011 Both NBPA and the League are playing "hard to get." Nov 26, 2011 LOCKOUT IS OVER! Dec 25, 2011 Professional basketball for Christmas!