Who Said What? NBA Media Day Quotes Edition. Plus, Potential Fred VanVleet Replacements.

The NBA is back in just under a month, which means that teams are holding their media days before heading off to training camp. Howard Beck and Raja Bell discuss the most interesting quotes from media days and the new-look Zion Williamson. The Rockets were hit with the unfortunate news that Fred VanVleet will be out for the season after suffering an ACL tear. How important is FVV to the Rockets, and what potential replacements should the team pursue to fill that void?

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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

(5:32): Fred VanVleet injury

(16:12): What's next for Russell Westbrook?

(26:28): Kawhi/Clippers Situation

(28:27): Media Day Cliches

(31:32): Zion Williamson’s new look

(35:38): Ishbia and the Suns

(41:19): Jayson Tatum media day comments

(45:26): Jordan Poole’s media day comments

(46:34) Mikal Bridges media day comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices