[Vorkunov] “We have to be cognizant that we’re not developing a generation of people only watching the sport to gamble.” Timberwolves team president Tim Connelly was asked about dangers of sports gambling and the contradictions it has created.
[Dave McMenamin] LeBron James took a helicopter back to New York after Sixers practice today
Former NBA Champion J.R. Smith Arrested for Assault in Texas
[PTFO] What did Kawhi really know? And what does the U.S. government still WANT to know? New investigation premieres tonight at 8pm ET, only on our YouTube channel:
Paul George: “Since I’ve been (in Boston), it’s one of those things where, man - I wish I was here a lot sooner. Not to discredit anywhere I’ve been, but since I’ve been here it’s been nothing but happiness and greatness.”
Victor Wembanyama says he’s had several nights where it’s been hard to sleep since losing to the Knicks in the NBA Finals: “Hard emotions, haunting sometimes…you have to feel all of it”
Brandin Podziemski on his new haircut: “Yeah, I went to Spain. July was really hot. My head just felt on fire all the time, and I was like, it’s just good for a fresh start, and we’ll see on Media Day if we’re going to keep it or cut it again, and we’re just going to ride out and keep it.”
NBA Officials Points of Emphasis for the 2026-27 Season: Crackdown on Off-Arm Push-Offs and Offensive-Line-Football-Style Screening
Zion Williamson is struck by the fact that this is his 8th season, and was asked how he feels about it and what he would say to 19-year-old Zion.“I wouldn’t tell him anything. You know, I feel like we go through the experiences we go through because that’s just what was supposed to happen”
Rui Hachimura: “You know, it was a great 3-4 four seasons with the Lakers. You know, I think I had a great time. They took really good care of me”
Draymond Green celebrated media day by partaking in a reaction time test, which yielded some interesting results to say the least
Julius Randle says that after seeing his Brooklyn Nets teammates causing chaos on the golf course, he realized, “Man, these guys really are just a bunch of kids.”
Jokic missed Rocky
Kings reporters were caught on a hot mic during media day: “Ben Simmons: Cringe, cringe, he’s lucky he’s fine… Zach LaVine is cute but his personality fu**ing annoys me. It just seems like he’s hell of like a prick.”
Zion Williamson on how he feels about his NBA career: “I am not where I want to be… I am just not where I need to be and I’m not where I want to be.”
Kel’el Ware on what he likes about the city of Milwaukee: “Honestly, I like how calm it is. You know, it’s definitely slow pace, that’s more of my speed. So I would say that about the environmental-wise..”
The Alien loses his powers against the NBA’s Space teams (Suns and Rockets)
New superstar duo Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo hitting the Dragon Ball Z “fusion” pose:
Rui Hachimura on why he joined the Clippers during media day today: “One thing everyone says about the Clippers is how well they take care of players.”
Jake LaRavia: gotta enforce the narrative, the exciting whites
[Charania]: The Charlotte Hornets are waiving former No. 8 pick Rob Dillingham, sources tell ESPN.
Ja Morant on one of his goals for the 2025-26 season: “Be healthy. I wanna play 82. I know I say it every year, but this off-season I’ve been focusing on my body, like doing stuff, to see how my body reacts, to actually learn it, to know what I got to do to be ready, so.”. September 29th, 2025.
Day’Ron Sharpe & Mo Wagner show some good vibes, with plenty of funny interactions and laughter. Sharpe: “I also learned something from him too, like talking to the refs. Because every time we play him, he always talking to the refs, you know, acting like they’re friends and things like that.”
Kawhi Leonard does not regret leaving Toronto in 2019: “I don’t go back and think about it too much. The next year was COVID. I kind of made my decision to go to LA based on my family. Had a lot of older people in my family that I had the time to spend with before they passed away.”
Jaylen Brown shuts down corny Reporter’s question of who the “Alpha” is on the 76ers team.
[ESPN] Luka Doncic on the Lakers’ title expectations this season: “If you don’t think we can win a championship, then you shouldn’t be here.”
Lance Stephenson blocks Dwight Howard
Brandin Podiemski was asked about what Frank Vogel (associate head coach) said earlier today, that he considers him a rim protector due to his ability to draw charges.Podz on what crosses his mind when he hears that:“Makes me feel like I’m not a 6’4” short white guy in the NBA.”
GOAT MJ drops 51 on the Hornets Dec 29, 2001
[All-Access] The 76ers’ new starting five pose together at Media Day
Zion Williamson dunks from the free throw line, days after being listed at 6’7 285. [2018]
Day’Ron Sharpe on what his highlight was this summer after a reporter approached him by his government name (Yusha): “Well, I got married this summer, so I’d say that’s my highlight of the summer. You know, I feel I met a great woman, and so, you know, I feel like it was time for me to settle down”
Tyler Herro on putting on the Bucks’ jersey for the first time: “It feels amazing. Just happy to be home. My first time putting on a different jersey that’s not my former team. So, I mean, it feels good, I hope it looks good, and just excited to get started.”
LeBron: You guys know who I am right?
Part 2 of NBA Officials Points of Emphasis for the 2026-27 Season: Off-ball holding (for both offense and defense) and clarifying what is considered a foul on drives
[Neubeck] LeBron James: “I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round, I know that.”
[Krawczynski]NBA expansion could send Minnesota to the East, with the expansion committee also considering Memphis and New Orleans. Wolves argument is divisional geography: joining Bucks/Bulls/Pacers/Pistons in a new division would reduce travel, late road games and inconvenient start times for fans
Ja Morant on whether he sees himself as a starter on the Trail Blazers team, and if that’s important to him:“I think winning is the most important thing for me, so whatever role I have to play to get that done, I think nobody will be mad afterward…If I’m starting, if I’m not, it’s the same thing”
[Charania] All-NBA center Jalen Duren is not attending Detroit Pistons media day Monday nor the start of training camp, declining the team’s five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed offer in restricted free agency so far, sources tell ESPN.
[McMenamin] LeBron James says he envisioned joining Knicks as free agent: “I had visions of playing in [Madison Square] Garden and finishing my career in the Garden”
[GQ] Dylan Harper on coming off the bench: “That’s crazy. Fuck no. I ain’t coming off no bench.”
Raptors players do the girl grip test
LeBron James: “I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round.”
[Murray] Trent Redden said that Brandon Ingram had a partially torn Achilles’ tendon, along with heel surgery. He will not be ready to begin the regular season.
Zion Williamson on the fact that Orleans is home for him now, and whether he thought how it would be to play a playoffs game in front of the Pelicans crowd. He also talks about New Orleans energy and how it isn’t for everybody.
Julius Randle on the opportunity to play for the Brooklyn Nets, as the player with the most individual accolades on the team, and how to use it to his benefit, using his voice in the team.
Dwyane Wade to LeBron James during their first training camp together (2010): “You got all this ice on like you 35”.
Brandin Podziemski on the things he said towards the end of last season: “I’m not really focused on it. I gave my few quotes last year that obviously made people think in a certain way. But this year, for me, it’s just kind of be about hoops and trying to win games…”
It is honestly so surreal that Kawhi Leonard is back on the Raptors
Damian Lillard was asked about his weight: “195.”-“Lowest you’ve ever been”.Dame: “Probably the lowest I’ve been in 10 years. Man, I’m showing my age.”