It might have worked , but the owners made a mistake : it was n't their first demand .
With the players taking a hard stance on playing in the Olympics , the owners felt they could extend a favorable CBA by offering up participation in exchange .
It might have worked , but the owners made a mistake : it was n't CBA 's first demand .
With the players taking a hard stance on playing in the Olympics , the owners felt they could extend a favorable CBA by offering up participation in exchange .