The NBA will soften its stance with the lockout moving into its final days and allow players to access team facilities on Thursday, according to a memo.

Players still cannot contact team officials, however.

During workouts, one PR person can be on the premises and no coaches or GMs will be allowed until the deal is ratified.

Teams will be allowed to talk to agents about their players on Wednesday, but deals cannot become official or even verbally agreed upon until December 9th.