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PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash isn't happy over the NBA's announcement that the first two weeks of the regular season will be canceled.

And the star player has taken to Twitter to vent his frustrations over the stalemate between the players and the league's owners.

"The players are negotiating to take less money & let's be clear that's not going to lower ticket prices, it just lines the owners pockets," said Nash.

Nash seems to doubt the league's validity that most NBA teams are losing money.

"You believe that? There's a reason they won't open their books. You know we want to play & you understand the propaganda/misinformation from the owners," said Nash.

Nash continued with more frustration with the stance most NBA owners have taken.

"The NBA has experienced over 60 yrs of growth with new growth projected using the current model. After a banner year the players are still willing to GIVE the owners a higher percentage in good faith."

"Why are the owners unwilling to negotiate in good faith? As a player I apologize to the fans that we're in this position but we will not be taken advantage of. In our hearts we're desperate to play, in our minds we know better and are prepared to stand united," said Nash.
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    Jack R. wrote...
    Too
    October 11, 2011 7:09 am
    bad the millionaires can't get along with the billionaires huh.
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    Parker-Ballpoint wrote...
    Hang in there, Steve. Most fans I've spoken with
    October 11, 2011 7:16 am
    agree with the players at this point. The owners, and one in particular, have certainly defined their personal character.I firmly believe that the owners, with the contractual obligations to their arenas will be the first to blink. How long will they be able to stand firm with no new revenue and still be able make the rent payments? We'll see....
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    Tennisgrandpa wrote...
    Most Fans?
    October 11, 2011 7:49 am
    Different story with me. Most fans I've spoken to feel more like Jack on his post. Both sides are corrupt. The problem starts at the top with Sterns and his dictatorship. Secondly he runs a crooked league filled with dirty refs, thugs and tries to pass it all off with dumping money into the community to make it all look ok. If this season ends, so will my support of the NBA for good. The NHL never got me back as a fan, neither will the NBA. I realize most NBA fans don't have the stones to do that.
    Dale
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    Paul J. wrote...
    Not buying your message Steve.
    October 11, 2011 9:09 am
    You are a great player and fun to watch, but don't bother trying to convince us what this is about. NBA players are overpaid. Good to see some owners taking a stand, as it seems very few other entities recognize the economy and that some salaries must come down. Now, if only we could get those 2 NBA owners mentality into the Federal government, we might make some headway. Too many people believe the economy is going to be OK without drastic cuts. It's not. And we are tired of hearing the comparisons to football salaries. NBA players have a tiny percentage of that risk.
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    DisgustedD wrote...
    Hmm
    October 11, 2011 10:12 am
    Sorry but the owners have to look out for more than just the players, they have hundreds of other employees. They are the ones who help insure everyone, pay the salaries, can take a hit @ the ticket window, etc.... The players look out for themselves (numero uno). There really isn't a fair comparison.
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    theuglytruth wrote...
    Not buying it here either
    October 11, 2011 10:29 am
    ...NBA players are paid way too much.
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    Andrew B. wrote...
    Steve, the union thug.
    October 11, 2011 11:19 am
    I agree the owners need to work something out, but Nashy is a cry baby. "Why are the owner's unwilling to negotiate in good faith?" How do we know the player's aren't doing the same. They are spoiled and make too much money. Some players net more than the team they play for. "As a player I apologize to the fans that we're in this position but we will not be taken advantage of." Your put in this position? Using the Obama "Blame Tactics" I see. Just blame the lockout on the earthquake in Japan.
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    the cooker wrote...
    Sorry Steve!
    October 11, 2011 11:23 am
    Do not believe your statement concerning the stance of most owners in the league. Why not be upfront and call out Sarver and 1 or 2 others that are actually holding things up? Why not call out Fisher while you are at it? You so called Super Stars are standing up saying stand together, but you seem to forget about the dude TRYING to make the team or TRYING keep the 12th man spot that is really going to suck wind when the paycheck does not show up. Real easy for guys to stand firm when they have been making $10-25mil a year.
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    Tennisgrandpa wrote...
    Europe
    October 11, 2011 11:46 am
    I think the NBA players thinking they can go to Europe to play will find that the justice system over there doesn't favor thugs. Kobe could end up doing real time next time.
    Dale
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    Stix7 wrote...
    Stop talking steve
    October 11, 2011 11:48 am
    You're my favorite player but everytime you open your mouth I have a hard time liking you. This isn't Canada, this isn't Europe, your socialist, liberal attitude is flat out irritating! Stop whining and crying, you call the owners selfish but it's not even the revenue split that is the main issue! The main holdup is that the players don't want a hard cap or pseudo-hardcap because it will end overpaying for average players! The owners are trying to create a more fair and competitive league like the NFL. So just shut your mouth and YOUR propaganda!
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