Goran Dragi: I'm dealing with a lot of pain, so that's the main concern. I don't want to be a liability for my team."

Rich Paul says he had to save Peyton Watson from himself When you're dealing with those soft tissue hamstring injuries you have to be very careful in your return Guys wanna play You have to protect them from themselves in that moment because you're up for a contract and it's the playoffs

Draymond Steve Kerr came up to me and he said 'Man it's become incredibly hard to support you publicly' I said back to him 'Don't I'm fine I don't need you to support me publicly I could see the weight lifted off his shoulders You think I won't have the same sentiment to Stephen A

uk Nikola Jokic when asked about the Peyton Watson trade Im happy for Peyton he deserved it we will miss his energy and skill I dont think about season yet we have to play this but its gonna be OK

RC Buford on Gregg Popovich He continues to rehab with more purpose and diligence than I think any of us could have imagined Hes improving and his presence is always there to support the team

Jokic talks about which defenders give him the most trouble

Draymond on Kuminga deal He's been promised the starting 4 spot now Here's where those things get dicey 65 million salary in the NBA is a bench role salary Your salary determines how a team treats you My only worry for JK is that if it's not working you're the first plug that gets pulled