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.
Marvin Williams (groin) off the injury report
Marvin Williams (groin) is off the injury report and will be available to play on Sunday.
Jamal Crawford (conditioning) ruled out vs. Wizards
Jamal Crawford (conditioning) will not play on Sunday.
Jamal Crawford (conditioning) questionable for Sunday
Jamal Crawford (conditioning) is questionable to play on Sunday.
Jaylen Adams (back) questionable for Sunday
Jaylen Adams (back) is questionable for Sunday's game.
Jimmy Butler excused from Sunday's practice
Jimmy Butler was not present at Sunday's practice, though he remains inside the bubble.
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.