UConn's Geno Auriemma was with Dan Hurley last night and told him Hey I think you could win a lot of championships with the Lakers you know more so than a guy whos never coached and he just looked at me nodded and we had a good laugh Then this morning I wake up and voila

Chris Haynes on the Mavs next potential GM I just got a text From a very credible individual whos listening One of those guys on the wishlist Brad Stevens Tim Connelly Sam Presti Would listen

David Fizdale on how Pat Riley helped him land the Memphis job I went upstairs and said Coach I need your help I want the Memphis job He said Alright Picked up his phone and called Chris Wallace right in front of me Youre interviewing my guy

Watch I asked Kevin Durant about the back and forth with Tyler Herro tonightI think we both just needed a jolt of energy to start the gameYou seen it We laughed and joked right after that I got respect for Tyler he has respect for meThose words are just words

Mike Conley Its an understanding of the game thats a little bit deeperAnt hasnt had a shot in 5 possessions lets get Ant a shotyou got a 3 on 1 fast breakyou go hey let me try and get an easy one for the guy who hasnt made a shotif you have a high IQ you can kind of see the play develop

Howard Beck on Bams 83 A few quotes that I got in conversations with NBA coaches via text These are snippets Total bullshit Bush league Heat Culture is no more Washington should have knocked him on his ass and unfair to Wizards and Keefe meaning the coach Brian Keefe Like embarrassing

LeBron James on the Lakers final inbounds play to Luka Doncic Im not sure Obviously youll have to ask Luka what he saw on that I thought he had a good look I was kinda off balance when he gave it to me I thought he had a great look