Here’s the key headlines from NBA media day around the league:
- Nikola Jokic says he is signing an extension with the Nuggets next offseason
- Brandon Ingram has a partially torn achilies that the Clippers didn’t know about. He will miss the start of the season.
- Kristaps Porzingis has another illness that has ruled him out indefinitely.
- Jaylen Brown avoids question on who will be the 76ers “alpha”
- Tyrese Haliburton says he’s 100% healthy with no restrictions
- Jalen Suggs issued a public apology to Magic fans for his postseason play.
- Ben Simmons says his old self is still there and ready to go.
- Kings reporters unknowingly dissed both Simmons and Zach LaVine as mics picked up their private conversation.
- JJ Redick revealed that Quentin Grimes broke into his neighbors house and used his pool mistakenly thinking it was Redick’s house.
- Kawhi Leonard advised he would not discuss the cap circumvention and punishment during his presser.
- As anticipated, Jalen Duren was not in attendance for the Pistons media day. Pistons Trajan Langdon said he’s dealt with a difficult player before, indirectly referencing Zion Williamson in New Orleans. He also said Duren will be part of the team regardless of his choice.
- Cade Cunningham revealed he has been in constant communication with Duren this summer.
- Zion Williamson admits he isn’t where he needs to be in his NBA career.
- Ja Morant says the most important thing is winning when asked if he’ll start or not.
- All Miami Heat players passed the annual conditioning test.
- Walker Kessler says signing such a big deal also comes with great opportunity.
- Steph Curry was surprised and left the stage when he learned that the Warriors were tipped to miss the playoffs.
- Luka Doncic says he’s excited to lead the Lakers and if people don’t think they can win a championship, they shouldn’t be here. He also said he was sad to see LeBron go.
- Karl-Anthony Towns confirms he wants to sign an extension with the Knicks and hopes to get it done.
- Damian Lillard confirms he’s currently at his lowest weight in a decade.
- Anthony Edwards says he’s going to miss Naz Reid when asked about the roster changes.
- Jalen Green says he’s been working on his pace and playmaking with Steve Nash this summer.
- LeBron James says he didn’t leave his family and join the 76ers just to lose in the second round.
- LaMelo Ball says he wasn’t necessarily surprised when the Hornets traded him.
- Anthony Davis says AJ Dybantsa is a special talent.
- Jayson Tatum says he’s watched a lot of film on Paul George and he’s excited about the partnership.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he got better this summer.
- James Harden says he’s still determined to win a championship.