1.   Indeed, in selling this league, Stern introduced a smiling, feel-good marketing plan that comes close to a minstrel show.

2.   It will take more to sell the league.

3.   McMahon is on a campaign of admitting mistakes, such as not initiating grass-roots marketing to build early support and not personally selling the league well enough.

4.   Stern sold the league, and he did it by selling the players.

5.   Many of the CBA owners blamed Thomas for not selling the league when he had the chance.

6.   Many owners blame Thomas for not selling the league when he had the chance.

7.   Thomas has signed a letter of intent to sell the league to the NBA Players Association.

8.   Thomas has reportedly signed a letter of intent to sell the league to the NBA Players Association.