Adam Silver and Derek Fisher are expected to be the two strongest voices in convincing a larger group on how to move forward following a key meeting on Tuesday when the owners may make a formal offer.

While David Stern and Billy Hunter have been through several CBA negotiations int he past, Silver and Fisher are relative newcomers with rising influence in their ranks.

Silver has been with the NBA since 1992 and is being groomed as Stern's successor as commissioner.

"With Adam, I think David has been clear that he wants him to have a more prominent role," a person who has negotiated with both men said.

Fisher became president of the NBPA in 2006. Fisher has immersed himself in the business side of the NBA.

"Derek's been on all sides of it," one prominent agent said. "He's made big money and he's made little money. He's been around a long time. He's kind of the perfect guy to have the job that he has."

Both the owners and players have a diverse set of constituents with competing agenda despite being on the same side of negotiations.