We're trying to make the best of a very difficult situation. With what Mike's meant to this franchise for many years, he deserves it.

This is the hardest part of our business. We were trying to come up with some creative ways to still have financial freedom and somehow keep Mike. There was no way around the situation. ... There's no question that it's been a very difficult process for the franchise.

to (heck) with him. We’re trying to win the game.

Our guards were maybe trying to force things (in the first half) some, but they really made some big plays for us in the second half.

We're trying to upgrade and play tougher teams. But you never know how tough they're going to be. We want to play the toughest people we can for our fans.

It's just the reality of the global market. It's certainly a trend that's not going to go away. The NBA is going to find the best players, whether from here or [overseas].