LeBron James on opening loss to Clippers: Its the first game. The NBA is back so everyone wants to have the narrative of a rivalry game and a huge test. Both teams are not who they want to be. ... Its not a rivalry.

LeBron James: "I had a chance to be defensive player of the year and also MVP in the same season. In that year Marc Gasol was rewarded defensive player of the year, but he made 2nd team all-defense."

James Harden runs Danny Green down on his way to the basket

Greif Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are in uniform at practice today And Luke Kennard is getting up shots Encouraging signs for the Clippers

Kevin Love on Draymond Green saying he wants to annihilate the Cavs: "He's one of the most competitive players in the league. He said he wanted us. He has us, starting next Thursday."