Nba Could Move To Courts

The leadership of the NBA players union says it will drop its attempt to reach a new labor agreement if can’t come to an accord with the league by Tuesday.

If the deadline passes with no agreement, the union said it will agree to dissolve, moving the NBA’s labor problems into the courts.

The union announced its position following a meeting Tuesday of its officials and three prominent dissident players - Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning.

Former Wisconsin star Rashard Griffith will play next season in Turkey instead of with the Milwaukee Bucks. Griffith, the Bucks’ second-round draft choice, said he decided to play overseas because he would get more playing time and earn more money. He leaves Saturday.