Derrick Rose says he's "playing with joy" at this point in his career: I've been through a lot, I'm in a great place, and I'm on a very talented team. It's not on me every night to score 30 points. I don't have a burden on me I feel like happiness is temp

Derrick Rose on LeBron James' decision to join the SixersIm out of the game Happy for him but thats not my life no more

Klay Thompson on where he is now physically in comparison to 3-4 years agoI can do it at a high level The durability for me has been huge plus it's nice to walk on the floor and play free-minded

Russell Westbrook on the Westbrook experience My ability to be able to be a force of nature on the floor is what I pride myself on It may be a turnover it may be a missed shot but it may be a steal may be a dunk may be a missed 3 maybe a made 3 it's gonna be all of that

Russell Westbrook in the Lakers locker room after Coach Darvin Ham gave a rousing speech Just keep having fun bro Be happy for the next man Just keep having fun bro Win lose or draw have fun

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

Paul George is having fun in the off-season