The owners rejected the players' proposal on Sept. 9, also saying it didn't place any control over player salaries.

If the owners reject the deal again, the teams will play a traditional schedule next year.

This meeting came two weeks to the day after the owners rejected the players' tax plan in what were the last formal bargaining sessions.

And the owners would reject such proposals again, the officials said.

Less than a week ago, owners unanimously rejected a union proposal.

If the owners reject the deal, the repeater restrictions would remain in effect.

The owners, who want to retain eligibility at three years for everyone, have rejected the proposal.

The owners ultimately rejected her analysis in favor of the higher price recommended by another agent.

If the owners reject the deal, whatever recovery the business has experienced would be quickly undermined.

However, the owners rejected the idea almost out of hand since it would have devalued the other clubs' worth.