Karl Alzner doesn't like how the CBA negotiations are going. "The only part that bugs me? The whole (perception) of give-and-take, give-and-take, on both sides," says Alzner. "It's mainly just us that's giving, and owners taking. We think that it's fair in our eyes. There's not a whole lot else that we can do if they're not willing to accept an offer that we think is good. You have to say, 'Oh well, let us know when you want to.'" At this point, Alzner just wants to know when the CBA negotiations are done and not think about it too much beyond that. He was scheduled to make $1,270,000 this season before becoming a restricted free agent.