Jay Williams on the Celtics struggles: "It's the job of the head coach to make the talent mesh. Kyrie was scapegoated. Kyrie is no longer there. What's the issue now It seems like there's always an issue in Boston to a degree. It has to be geared a little

Charania Sources The Lakers plan to sign GF Matt Ryan on a non-guaranteed deal Four-year NBA veteran Dwayne Bacon is also working toward training camp deal with the Lakers Ryan was with the Celtics on a two-way last season

Deandre Ayton says he has not spoken to Monty Williams at all since game 7 When asked if hes happy to be in Phoenix Ayton says Yeah Im alright

Golliver After Hornets concede 22-0 fourth quarter run in loss to Clippers, LaMelo Ball: I feel like Ive got to be in there longer for the fourth quarter, you feel me I feel like I came in a little late in the game.

Steve Nash on Kyrie Irving Opportunity for Nets to 'grow and understand new perspectives'