Tyler Herro still thinks his numbers back up being on the same level as Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Ja Morant

Tyler Herro: Everyone has their own view of — when someone says something, they interpret it their own way, which they have the right to do. But those players are great players, great young players. Like I said last year, I don’t feel any different, and however other people feel that, that doesn’t affect me and how I feel about myself. So, just being able to get on the court and prove it, that’s all that I can do, and people can talk all they want. I think my numbers back it up, and I think I continue to get better. But at the end of the day, there’s a bunch of great young players in the league, and I’m one of them, so I appreciate everyone that puts me in that category. -via Twitter / October 12, 2022

When you’re in isolation, how do you decide if you’re getting into your stepback or putting it on the floor? Doncic: I don’t know. It depends on the game, you know. It’s never the same decision. I really don’t know the answer to that question. It depends on the game. Does it depend on if the stepback is falling or who’s guarding you? What are the factors? Doncic: It’s a lot of factors. You’ve got to look at who’s guarding you, if the shot’s going in or not. There’s a lot to think about and then decide. -via Dallas Morning News / October 11, 2022

How are you feeling fatigue-wise now that you’re about three weeks removed from EuroBasket? Doncic: I’m good. I had about a week off after the EuroBasket, but I’m good. I was sleeping a lot, [rejuvenated], so I’m good to go. Was it tough to stay patient as you eased back into the NBA grind? Doncic: I mean, I did everything. Just not the first day, and I didn’t play in Tulsa, but other than that I did everything. Think you’ll play Friday in the preseason finale in Utah then? Doncic: Yeah. [pause, smiling] Probably. -via Dallas Morning News / October 11, 2022

Trae Young: Draymond is tryna get to LA. Damn ! -via Twitter @TheTraeYoung / October 7, 2022

Lauren L. Williams: Final: Hawks 123-Bucks 113 Dejounte Murray: 25 pts, 8 rebs, 9 asts., 2 blocks Young: 22 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts Hunter: 17 pts, 7 rebs Collins/A. Holiday 16 pts. each -via Twitter @WilliamsLaurenL / October 6, 2022

Drew Hill: Taylor Jenkins on people critiquing Ja Morant’s shooting: “People are going to try to find obvious things to work on. Once Ja becomes a really high level shooter — and that’s the goal for himself and for us to push him — he’s going to be unstoppable. He’s pretty unstoppable now.” -via Twitter @DrewHill_DM / October 10, 2022

Speaking of the Grizzlies, star Ja Morant was picked as both the league’s most athletic player and the fastest player with the ball, while Curry was — shockingly — tapped as its best shooter, the best at moving without the ball and the player you’d most want to take a shot with the game on the line. Jokic was selected as the league’s best passer, Paul as its best leader and Antetokounmpo as its most versatile player. -via ESPN / October 4, 2022

Ira Winderman: Kyle Lowry, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler all given tonight off for rest vs. Rockets. Also out: Tyler Herro (knee), Omer Yurtseven (ankle) and Caleb Martin (knee). So, no, not a dress rehearsal. -via Twitter @IraHeatBeat / October 10, 2022

Brady Hawk: Injury report for the Heat: Out- Jimmy Butler Bam Adebayo Tyler Herro Kyle Lowry Max Strus Caleb Martin Omer Yurtseven Victor Oladipo Dewayne Dedmon -via Twitter @BradyHawk305 / October 7, 2022