Mike Passador
Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.
Alex Len (re-conditioning) has been ruled out of Sunday's game
Alex Len will miss another game on Sunday as he continues to work his way back from illness.
Pickups of the Night: Friday, July 31
The NBA’s first big slate took place on Friday, which means we might have some potential pickups in resumption leagues…
Goga Bitadze (right knee) officially questionable for Saturday
Goga Bitadze (right knee soreness) is questionable for Saturday's tilt with the Sixers.
Raul Neto (back) probable for Saturday
Raul Neto (back) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Oshae Brissett (right knee) doubtful vs. Lakers
Oshae Brissett (right knee soreness) is officially doubtful for Saturday's game with the Lakers.
Patrick McCaw (left knee) doubtful for Saturday
Patrick McCaw (left knee soreness) is doubtful to play on Saturday.
Jarrett Allen posts 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting on Friday
Jarrett Allen put together 14 points (7-of-9 FG), five rebounds and three assists in defeat against the Magic on Friday afternoon.
Thursday’s Daily Dish: Back In Business
The NBA returned with a solid two-game slight, reintroducing hoops with a pair of close, entertaining contests.
Anthony Davis scores 34 points in Thursday's win over LAC
Anthony Davis (eye) popped in a game-high 34 points in Thursday's 103-101 win against the Clippers, shooting 8-for-19 from the field and 16-of-17 from the line to go with eight rebounds, four assists and two triples.
LeBron James shoots 6-for-19 but hits the winner in Thursday's restart
LeBron James had a tough offensive game but still got the last laugh by hitting the game-winner in Thursday's re-opener, going 6-for-19 from the field en route to 16 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, two blocks and two triples.
Kyle Kuzma scores 16 points with four treys off the bench in Thursday's win
Kyle Kuzma delivered 16 points and four 3-pointers in Thursday's win over the Clippers.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scores six points in 29 uneventful minutes
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played 29 minutes in Thursday's win, though he didn't do much with them in producing six points (2-of-8 FG) and a steal.
Dion Waiters scores 11 points in 21 minutes vs. Clippers
Dion Waiters was a prominent player off the Lakers' bench on Thursday, getting 21 minutes and spinning 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, a block and a 3-pointer.
J.R. Smith gets eight minutes in restart vs. LAC
J.R. Smith made his first NBA appearance since November 19, 2018 on Thursday, logging eight scoreless minutes against the Clippers.
Paul George scores 30 points with six triples vs. Lakers
Paul George scored an efficient 30 points in Thursday's loss to the Lakers, going 11-for-17 from the field with five rebounds, three assists, three steals and six 3-pointers.