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The media will be speaking with Matthew Dellavedova (10:15 AM) and Collin Sexton (12:45 PM) for day two of preseason availability.

Defensively, Andre Drummond sees the Cavs playing himself, JaVale McGee, and Nance at the same time next season.

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Mike Malone said he’s unsure who will start outside of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, but added Michael Porter Jr. will have “a good chance to start” this upcoming season.

Billy Donovan said that Coby White will be the “primary ball-handler” for the Bulls this season.

Luke Walton would not commit to starting Buddy Hield this upcoming season.

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant “unlikely” to play in all 72 of the Nets’ regular-season games this year, according to coach Steve Nash.

After briefly praising Obi Toppin for his offense, Tom Thibodeau made it clear that he feels Toppin has a lot of room to grow as a defender.

Scott Brooks said on Tuesday that he’s not sure if Bradley Beal can live up to what he’s done in the past for the new-look Wizards.