20 years ago: NBA locks its doors

Editor's note: Every Sunday, the Deseret News takes a look back into our archivesUnable to successfully negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement with its players, the NBA opted to lock its doors until a deal was reached.The lockout shortened the season to 50 games per team.The condensed season might have made it tougher for a veteran team like the Utah Jazz to stay fresh for another chance at the title.Read the rest of the story.