The NBA lockout is officially upon us.  There will be no free agency, trades or summer league.  From what it sounds like, there is no end in sight.  While the NBA is seeing overall praise and increase in fan base over the last few years, a number of teams are not seeing black on their books as they should.  Let's hope for our sake, as fans, that we don't see a shortened season as we did just over 10 years ago.  It's nice knowing the Indiana Pacers should come out with money to spend and in a positive position regardless of the outcome.  However, the momentum they have now will surely have to find a way to pick back up when the lockout is over.

So, with the lockout in full go, who do you guys see as responsible?  There are issues on both sides that I believe could be considered greedy, but which side are you guys on?  Let's hear all the positions!  After the jump, check out the links of the day...

• NBA lockout begins as sides fail to reach new deal | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
• Kravitz: You don't want to hear it, but Pacers need this lockout | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com Bob Kravitz nails the importance of this labor dispute for the Pacers.
• Congratulations, NBA owners: You got what you wanted - Ken Berger
• The Point Forward " Union attorney clarifies players’ proposal "
• With NBA lockout there are plenty of losers, but it starts with fans | ProBasketballTalk
• Exclusive: How (And Why) An NBA Team Makes A $7 Million Profit Look Like A $28 Million Loss
• NBA Website Takes On New Look After Lockout Deadline - SBNation.com
• NBA Free Agency 2011 Preview: Projecting Player Movement After NBA Lockout Is Solved - SBNation.com  Mike Prada serves up a nice look at the free agent market.
• Kings Trade Omri Casspi For J.J. Hickson - Sactown Royalty
• Pacers.com also locks out players  The team's website is all about the Pacersmates and former players now that the lockout is official. Links to player pages just take you to the equally player-free NBA.com
• Pacers guard Lance Stephenson works out hours before the lockout becomes official - fox59.com