Talks between NBA basketball players and owners have failed to resolve a long-running labour dispute which threatens the entire season.
The two sides met for five hours on the third straight day of talks with a mediator but emerged without a breakthrough, nor any schedule to re-convene.
The pre-season and the first two weeks of the regular season have already been cancelled due to the lockout which began on July 1.
The delayed season was due to start on November 1st but that now appears optimistic as the dispute drags on.
