Russo Eric Bledsoe pointed to Tyronn Lue's ability to just go with the guys he thinks are going to play hard and not care about the name power of the guys he's benching. Bledsoe said the only other coach he's seen like that is Gregg Popovich.

Ty Lue on Rodney Hoods DNP

Giannis Antetokounmpo on Ja Morant: Hes improved with every single year. Hes having an unbelievable year this year, crazy. I know that hes a very humble kid. I know he works extremely hard. Why not Why cant he win a championship in Memphis

Kawhi on KD's injury: "It's devastating. You work so hard to get to this point... I felt bad for him. I've been in that situation before. I hope he has a speedy recovery and I hope that he's going to be okay mentally. I'm pretty sure he's going to attack

Gregg Popovich asked if he wants Wemby shooting as many three-pointers as he has lately Absolutely Hes more of a perimeter-player than he is a post-player We want him to be able to do everythingisolate shoot do the whole dealwe just cant do it all at once