Speaking at an appearance on the campus of Connecticut in Storrs, Ray Allen said he is prepared for the NBA to miss the 11-12 season if it means getting a deal that helps the future of the game.

"Nobody wants to miss a year," he said. "But I'm prepared to do what the team needs me to do, what my players association, players union team, what they need me to do, because we want to make sure we get the right deal for us."

Allen is not considering retirement and has been working out with members of the Connecticut basketball team.

"I always, typically, come up here in September anyway," he said. "But obviously, due to not being able to work out in my gym, this is my gym of choice.

"Being around the young guys, they push me physically and mentally," he added. "So, I look forward to being up here and trying to be up here as much as I can."