http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/26/sport/...html?hpt=hp_t1

(CNN) -- NBA players and owners appear to have reached a tentative deal to end the lockout.
"We've reached a tentative understanding that is subject to a variety of approvals ... we're optimistic that will all come to pass and that the NBA season will begin on December 25 -- Christmas Day -- a triple header," NBA Commissioner David Stern said Saturday.
But more work lies ahead.
Light at the end of the tunnel finally.