Shelburne I think there's a general sense among owners and among players that they want to salvage the season, if that's in July or if that's in August or if that's in September so be it

Brad Stevens on trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George Its something that you have to just say do you think where we currently are will get us to where we ultimately want to go If not does it make sense to explore other pathways even if that could be very tough in the near term

Shelburne They're talking about a settlement conversations have been more about this failure to supervise and the nature of the introductions that were made between the Clippers and Kawhi's people rather than direct evidence of salary cap circumvention done by Steve Ballmer

Adam Silver I think that in terms of Steve's Ballmer statement I'd say putting aside the precise words he chose to use Most importantly he indicated a willingness to accept the league's decision in this case and the accompanying sanctions so that's initially what I was most focused on

Celtics owner Bill Chisholm on the Jaylen Brown trade I truly believe we have the best front office in the NBA But man as a fan that was tough I really needed to be convinced to take the fan passion out of it because I'm a super fan

Zach Lowe Adam should we understand that the Clippers punishment is final or is it still open to some sort of renegotiation in the vein of the Timberwolves with Joe Smith Adam Silver The discipline is final

Mazzulla I want to be forgotten about I think thats what it means to be a Celtic However long you play coach work for the Celtics Your job is to keep it exactly where its at or bring it better You cannot bring it down If you leave and it gets worse thats your fault