Escrow? Here’s what’s at stake in the biggest issue that’s keeping the NBA’s return ‘tentative’ for now.

While there was much rejoicing Thursday night as it was reported that the National Basketball Players Association represents had agreed to the NBA’s proposed terms for the 2020-21 season, and that games will commence Dec. 22, there was actually something of an asterisk attached to the situation.Namely, the part of the NBPA’s statement that noted the players had “tentatively agreed.”Yeah, that leaves some wiggle room, for sure.“Additional details remain to be negotia