Kendra Andrews: On the possibility of participating in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Stephen Curry says, “I want to be playing. It’s the one thing I haven’t done … I definitely want to be there. I want to be on the team.”
Source: Twitter @kendra__andrews
NBA Central: Anthony Davis has a message for the Denver Nuggets “It was just a lot of talking. We get it, y’all won, but me and Bron had some conversations… we can’t wait [to play them].” 👀 (h/t @LADEig ) pic.twitter.com/pu2nrVJKzn
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral
Clutch Points: “It is unclear to the 76ers whether James Harden is going to meet them at Colorado State University… and participate in training camp with them… I’m told that the 76ers and Clippers have talked recently, but there’s been no movement.” – @wojespn pic.twitter.com/sahhssizWE
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Kendra Andrews: Chris Paul on the starting lineup: “I came off the bench in the Olympics for 2008. Anybody who knows me knows that I’m all about winning. Whatever I can do to help the team win.”
Source: Twitter @kendra__andrews
Mike Trudell: LeBron James asked if this could be his last season: “I don’t know. I don’t know. I’m happy right now, I’m excited, looking forward to tomorrow. I don’t know what the end of this road, or this season looks like.”
Source: Twitter @LakersReporter
Ryan Ward: Austin Reaves on season expectations: “I think we can win a championship. … I feel like we have the most talented roster in the NBA from one to 14 and I stand on that.”
Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA
Malika Andrews: Kevin Durant says that he is playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Source: Twitter @malika_andrews
NBA TV: “I am happy for Dame … but I’m still gonna be me. I’m gonna go beat Dame, Giannis, and Adrian Griffin on our way to a title.” @Jimmy Butler sits down with @TaylorRooks to discuss the Damian Lillard trade and expectations for this upcoming season
Source: Twitter
Ryan Ward: LeBron James on playing for Team USA in Paris next year: “I do not like the way we finished this summer. We’ll see.”
Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA
NBA Central: “I’d say the one thing that has surprised me is the lack of ego here. It’s refreshing to have a group of guys that truly emphasize playing team basketball and that want to do so.” 👀 – John Collins on joining Utah (Via @andyblarsen ) pic.twitter.com/zu2DPhIUiD
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral
Jamal Collier: Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterates that it doesn’t make sense dollars wise to sign a contract extension this summer, but says he is happy “I want to be a Milwaukee Buck for the rest of the my career, as long as we are winning…. the commitment from the team for me, is there.”
Source: Twitter @JamalCollier
Kellan Olson: Josh Bartelstein said they want Devin Booker to be a Sun forever. The door is always open for him to communicate with the front office and Booker is consistently speaking with James Jones.
Source: Twitter @KellanOlson
Barry Jackson: For those who have asked about Kyle Lowry, he’s here at media day but has decided not to speak to media. All 21 under contract are here
Source: Twitter @flasportsbuzz
Harrison Wind: Jamal Murray on potentially becoming an All-Star this season: “I’d rather be a champion. A lot of guys are All-Stars and not champions.”
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
Harrison Wind: Nikola Jokic on losing Bruce Brown: “Of course we’re mad at him. Maybe we don’t give him a ring.”
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
Clutch Points: “To play alongside the best player in the league, it’s gonna be fun.” Bucks guard Damian Lillard on Giannis 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LW15N7B8Xd
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
NBA Central: Kawhi Leonard says he wants to play for Team USA 👀 (Via @TomerAzarly ) pic.twitter.com/d88qvp8xnD
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral
KC Johnson: Lonzo Ball said he’s about “halfway” through his latest rehab process, said he has no timeline but is trying to come back for next season.
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop
Tim MacMahon: Ja Morant will be able to practice and travel with the team during his 25-game suspension. “I think it’s great for Ja, and it’s great for our group,” Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman said.
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon
KC Johnson: DeMar DeRozan on extension: Not on my mind. Just appreciate opportunity to still play basketball. Knows it’s a cliche but happy to put on NBA jersey.
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop
Kevin Chouinard: Trae Young, on not being picked for Team USA for this summer’s World Cup and the overall level of respect paid to his career relative to other elite NBA players. “If you don’t think I’ve been disrespected, you’re just not telling the truth.”
Source: Twitter @KLChouinard
Anthony Chiang: Jimmy Butler: “It’s always been about a championship to me. It will always be about that. This is the year, this is the one.”
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang
Adrian Wojnarowski: No traction with the Clippers — or any team — on a trade, sources say.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
Josh Lewenberg: Masai on pending free agents: “We’ve always taken care of our players here and we’re going to see how that plays out. We’ve got time to discuss with them or take whatever direction we’re going to take.” Says he hasn’t spoken to Siakam re: extension “yet”
Source: Twitter @JLew1050
Chris Fedor: #Cavs backup point guard Ricky Rubio, who has paused his career to focus on mental health, will not be attending the team’s media day today, sources tell @clevelanddotcom. It is an excused absence.
Source: Twitter @ChrisFedor