Preface this by saying Jeff Goodman is usually right … and he says the NBA and the NCAA have agreed to make college a two-year home before the NBA. It’s a good start, though considerable work must be done beyond this point.

According to sources, the proposal would still need to be passed through the NBA Players Association.

“It’s a big step for the owners and the commissioner to say they’re ready to bargain in good faith to get the rule passed,” said one college coach who wished to remain anonymous. “The NBA is willing to give up something to get this rule passed; we just don’t know what it is yet.”