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“I got to honestly tell you, around 12:30 in the morning [last Saturday], we got a call and the guys didn’t know if we were able to get a deal done. We were that close to the league keeping things shut out and us missing a season. So, when it came down to was compromise,” Mason said. “Our owners deserve credit. They stepped up. They gave us 10 of the 12 items we needed. Obviously, the players gave $300 million a year back, $3 billion over 10 years, so we did our part and we were able to compromise. Nobody is thrilled with it on either side, but we’re happy to be working again.” “I think we saved a lot of people’s jobs,” he said. “Not just the guys playing ball, but the people that were affected by this lockout, the workers, and the fans were able to enjoy basketball again.” Washington Post

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Multiple league sources confirmed the #Celtics have expressed interest in the following players: Shane Battier, Kwame Brown, Marquis Daniels, Aaron Gray and Roger Mason. Other reports have linked the C's with Carl Landry and Chuck Hayes. Twitter

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Mason, who was working out in a Washington Wizards T-shirt, would only smile when asked if his choice of attire was significant, and if a return to D.C. might be in the works. “I have nothing but love for the Wizards. If it works out, it sure would be good,” Mason said. Washington Times

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So when the two sides actually reached a tentative agreement to have a 66-game season beginning on Dec. 25, Mason arguably had one the best responses on Twitter while showing that he had a sense of humor about his earlier mishap. He wrote, “I Love Christmas! How U?” “You can’t take yourself that serious,” Mason, the former Good Counsel and Virginia standout, said in a telephone interview. “The fans, they appreciated it, too. I’m just glad we’re having a season. Ego is never involved.” When asked how he felt to have his mistaken tweet become the catch phrase of the past two months, Mason laughed and said, “That’s funny. People have been saying that.” Washington Post

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While Mason was briefed on the deal but wouldn't specify which system issues were resolved to the players' liking, he expects it to be ratified by the players. "I think the deal will be received well," he said. "I hear from the guys all the time -- that's my responsibility. And everyone that I have spoken to, their tone has been, 'Get us a fair deal.' So we went back and a lot of the issues that we had were rectified and I think the guys will be satisfied and ready to get back to work. "It's a good feeling, but we still have the B-list issues to tackle. But the main issues we've agreed on, and that's a good feeling." SI.com

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Roger Mason: I Love Christmas! How U? Twitter

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Sam Amick: Just spoke with NBPA Exec Committee member Roger Mason, who says there were two conference calls with his group during the long night. Twitter

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Sam Amick: The news of a breakthrough came on the second call, around 2 am EST when Mason says "They let us know that we had the NBA come back with the majority of the issues that we had and we just had to tackle the split." Twitter

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Sam Amick: Mason wouldn't offer specifics on which issues resolved: "We went back and a lot of the issues that we had, (the owners) rectified and I think the guys will be satisfied and ready to get back to work." Twitter

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The lockout continues to gain momentum, and the idea of playing games by Christmas Day is fading fast. The NBA has already cancel ed games through Dec. 15, and with the sides no longer talking it is likely that there won’t be any more games in 2011. “I’m optimistic but I have no idea when we’ll play again,” said Mason, the Knicks player rep. “I haven’t taken a job in Europe because I’m optimistic. But my optimism has been let down up to this point.” New York Daily News

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Roger Mason: I grew up watching the game of basketball. At 10, my Dad died, and NBA gave me something to watch and dream about. I'm feeling for the kids Twitter

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Roger Mason: Nobody is winning with the NBA lockout. When you lose time, its gone forever... Twitter

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Roger Mason: We've done a bad job stating our position to the public. It's impossible to get fan support when you're talking about millionaire athletes. … Fans talk of NBA players being greedy. But what about the guys willing to sacrifice their big pay day for what's fair and just for others. Yahoo! Sports

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Roger Mason: Fans talk of NBA players being greedy. But what about the guys willing to sacrifice their big pay day for what's fair and just for others. Twitter

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TJ Ford: Is the lockout over yet!!!!!! Roger Mason: no bro. Still a ways away. Twitter

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Alan Hahn: FWIW: #NBPA VP Roger Mason Jr tells Newsday "There will be no vote" on #NBA proposal at player rep mtg. Details will be outlined, tho. Mason's comment is not to suggest that player reps won't be able to voice their opinions in the meeting. But no plan to put proposal to vote Twitter

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As the National Basketball Players Association's negotiating committee convenes Thursday to plot its next move in the labor talks, the union and representatives of the owners will meet Saturday afternoon in in New York, union official and Knicks guard Roger Mason Jr. told The Associated Press. The weekend meeting will be yet another attempt at ending the lockout, which entered its 126th day Thursday. ESPN.com

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Roger Mason: After a marathon session, we are still hopeful. The simple fact is that this is a complex issue. After speaking with numerous members of the press, I want you all to know that we will be back into negotiations this weekend. The goal remains as strong as ever: #EndTheLockout There are a lot of misconceptions about what's really going on here. I really wish it were as simple as people fighting over 2 percentage points. That number is an important one, but it's not the beginning and ending of the issues. No matter what, I know in my heart what really matters and I want more than anything to see this work out for all involved (especially for the fans!). Roger Mason

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J. Michael Falgoust: Mason says sides will meet Sat #Nbalockout Twitter

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Ken Berger: Roger Mason emerges from @TheNBPA meeting and confirms talks with league resume Saturday. Twitter

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