Article 40 OTHER

40.1 Headings and Organization.

The headings and organization of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties, and shall not be deemed part of, or considered in construing or interpreting, this Agreement.

40.2 Time Periods.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, the specification of any time period in this Agreement shall include any non-business days within such period, except that any deadline falling on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Holiday shall be deemed to fall on the following business day.

40.3 Exhibits.

All of the Exhibits hereto are an integral part of this Agreement and of the agreement of the parties thereto.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ David J. Stern
David J. Stern
Commissioner

NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Charles “Buck” Williams
Charles “Buck” Williams
President