Avery Johnson took some time to talk with the media tonight about MarShon Brooks’ rookie season, the importance of having Kris Humphries back in the starting line-up and he shared his disdain for Paul Wesphal being fired in Sacramento.

Head coach Larry Drew talks about the Hawks’ disappointing, triple overtime loss to a LeBron and D Wade-less Miami Heat team.

DeMar DeRozan talked with media about his 3-point shot, how high his confidence is right now and the growth this team has shown so far this season.

Dwane Casey chatted with the media about DeMar DeRozan’s outside shot opening up the spacing for the entire team, Andrea Bargnani playing at an All-Star level, being impressed with Jose Calderon winning a championship this summer for Spain and the team doing a great job of closing out on defensive possessions.

Tristan Thompson chatted with the media about playing his first NBA game in Toronto, playing for Canada in the 2012 Olympics, adjusting to playing in the NBA, the next wave of Canadian players who are about to play in the NBA, what veterans on the team he is learning from, and a host of other topics.

Boris Diaw talks about the Bobcat’s attempt to stymie the Heat’s comeback, how they surprised Miami early on, and his success on the glass through the first two games.

Gerald Henderson talks about defending Dwyane Wade on the Heat’s last possession, hitting what many (though not him) in Charlotte believed to be the game-winning 3-pointer, and how he’s always looking to improve.

D.J. Augustin discusses how turnovers did the Bobcats in against the Heat, what it’s like to be guarded by Lebron James, and why he felt they were the better team Wednesday night.

Here’s the audio of Doc Rivers talking with the media this afternoon about the loss of Jeff Green, why losing Green will prevent Boston from playing “small ball” this season, why JaJuan Johnson has impressed him in training camp and he gives his thoughts on Chris Paul landing in Los Angeles.

Here’s the audio of Dwane Casey talking with the media this afternoon about why Jamaal Magloire is starting, the need for his team to set a tone this afternoon and if he will play Ed Davis and Andrea Bargnani together.