I posted this in About the Draft but thought it might get missed. I apologize for duplicating. But I think it is a very important development, if the summary I read is correct.
According to a summary I read this morning, the new CBA affects, in a very significant way, aspects of the draft. Assuming the CBA is ratified, it will implement a final, mandatory signing date of August 15 following the draft. No more draft and follows. No more leverage of attending/not attending classes with varying dates depending on when college starts. For every draftee other than a college senior, you must be signed by August 15, or wait until the next draft.
Interesting implications which I do not think are player favorable in most situations.
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