The NBA has decided to lock their players out. No, we didn't misspell N-F-L. There's actually a second major sport in the United States whose owners decided it was a good idea not to allow their players to go to work. And so, the players will have ample time to practice their planking skills.

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But how might their bosses, the NBA owners, spend their time during the lockout? We considered a few scenarios, then rated the likelihood of each.

Unlikely: Negotiate in good faith.

Somewhat unlikely: Start watching hockey, the sport you're going to get used to this winter.

Somewhat likely: The New Jersey Nets' new owner might have some friends that are very good negotiators, if you know what I mean.

Likely: Take basketballs from kids at inner-city playgrounds, then blame the players' union for not doing more for basketball-loving youths.

Probable: Create a Mark Cuban voodoo doll.

Very likely: Continue to casually brush off the NBA Player's Association's offers to give away their money. 

Almost certainly: Ted Leonsis will pour all of his time and energy into the Washington Mystics.

Definitely: Weep softly while the new Wizards jerseys sit in the closet, untouched for now.