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Lakers’ Andrew Bynum goes to the hoop as Clippers’ Mo Williams, right, Brian Cook, top, and Trey Thompkins, left, look on during the second half of a preseason game in Los Angeles Dec. 19, 2011.A fter a long labor dispute that will ultimately cost fans 16 games, the owners and players made concessions that resulted in finally getting back on the court. Still, the lockout will have its repercussions. Teams and players have less time for preparation and transactions. And players switching teams will have less time to acclimate.
Blockbuster moves like Chris Paul to Clippers,
Lamar Odom to the defending-champion Mavs and
Tyson Chandler to Knicks, thankfully have the focus back on basketball.
Key calendar dates
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Dec. 24 Rosters set for opening day, 6 p.m. EST.
Dec. 25 The 66-game, 2011-12 NBA season begins
Feb. 26, 2012 61st All-Star Game at the Amway Center in Orlando
April 26 Regular season ends
April 28 Start of the NBA playoffs
May 30 Draft lottery
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June 12 NBA Finals begin*
June 26 Last possible date for the finals June 28 NBA draft
July 11 Teams may begin signing free agents
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