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The narrative suggests there is considerable "spinning"—a diplomatic term for version-building—even as the league seems close to an agreement. Meanwhile, the players have voted to strike as a show of strength, though no concrete timeline for strike action has yet been established. Paradoxically, the league appears content and optimistic, with reports of a "strike fund" indicating readiness for a potential work stoppage, yet at the same time describing an optimistic atmosphere as "rosy" and problem-free.