NBA players are losing sleep over this season

The compressed schedule in lockout-shortened season is wreaking havoc with sleep patterns and habits. Changes they are making include pregame naps and fewer trips out partying after games.

They touch down at another NBA city and check their smartphones to help them adjust to a new time zone while their own bodies struggle. They arrive with bags under their eyes and often depart that city a day later sleepless, jet-lagged, stowing sore joints and heavy legs.

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