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A lot on line this week for NBA

Published Sep. 12, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

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A pivotal stretch in the NBA lockout begins Tuesday, when full bargaining committees return to the table.

That could move players and owners closer to a new labor deal, but it also could send things in the wrong direction if more voices in the room leads to discord.

A setback now would diminish hopes of the preseason opening as scheduled.

With training camps to open Oct. 3, union president Derek Fisher of the Lakers said last week that ''if there's any intention of trying to get that started on time, then we both have to figure some things out very quickly.''

After talks Tuesday and perhaps Wednesday in New York, the sides will update their memberships Thursday on where things stand.

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