The reported tension between Ja Morant and Tuomas Iisalo came from Iisalo's sub patterns prioritizing shorter more intense stintsIisalo was asked about the concerns players may have about that taking them out of rhythm

Jaden McDaniels pokes the ball away from Jonas Valanciunas off the whistle Jonas doesn't appreciate it as they both exchange words Ayo Dosunmu joins itTech on Jonas and AyoJamal Murray hits a 3 and Jonas fouls Randle 3 counts as they both get physical

MPJ on why Cam Thomas didn't last in the NBA For Cam I think it was a mixture of him being frustrated with a lot of things and also his personality He doesn't really socialize He'll say like two words all day all practice He doesn't really talk to anybody

Reporters ask Brunson about his reduced on ball role in the offense since going down 2-1 to ATL Some stars might push back they're used to having the ball in their hands They might take it as a slight It doesn't sound like you did Why was that Brunson One I'm not a star two I want to win

Michael Porter Jr I was talking to Christian Braun during the series he hurt his ankle the first game He played through it same way I played through a shoulder injury last year Now hes getting killed on social media especially since the comments he made

Michael Porter Jr I was talking to Christian Braun during the series he hurt his ankle the first game He played through it same way I played through a shoulder injury last year Now hes getting killed on social media especially since the comments he made

Naz Reid on what separates MIN from OKCSAS Just the moodiness Both of those teams they're playing for one another excited to be on the floor with one another they're selfless we have more than enough talent just need to be less moody and more selfless