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During the discussion, it was made clear that unless sentiments drastically change among players, particularly regarding their historical opposition to a salary cap, the possibility of a work stoppage looms. Drelich articulated that the owners face a crucial decision: whether they are willing to endure a long standoff to implement a cap that may not benefit them in the short term. Given that industry revenues are currently around $12 billion, with projections to climb, the financial incentive to push for a cap seems minimal, causing many to view the idea as unlikely.