Cam Payne on what changed about his mentality this year. He said he works hard now to keep his job: It hit me in the face already. I got hit with that reality check and I don't wanna not be in the league. I just work really hard every day to stay here."

CoachDPatrick Simmons godfather and longtime coach says getting healthy has helped bring back the confidence that disappeared over the last few years Now Simmons is taking shots in live action that he wouldnt even attempt before via SactownSports1140

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

Klay All the notoriety you get from playing this game at a high level doesn't hit the same as chasing a championship I know Pat Spo know all about that - so does Bam Giannis Wiggs all the young players theyre all hungry to make their mark in this league that fire still burns within me

Jaylen Brown My mentality this year is to kill I want blood this year Thats the mentality

Marc Spears on Jalen Duren The Pistons they're focused on bringing him back I just hear that Jalen it's not about money right now He feels disrespectedthere's a black cloud going into campthey gotta try to fix it and I don't know if they can in time

Jeff Teague retells the story of how his career was saved by his NBA vet Damien Wilkins