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.
Kawhi Leonard lives at the line, posts 28 points with seven cash counters in restart
Kawhi Leonard put up 28 points (7-of-16 FG, 11-of-13 FT), three rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocks and three 3-pointers in Thursday's re-opener against the Lakers.
Marcus Morris drops dud in restart loss
Marcus Morris was terrible on Thursday, going scoreless in 19 minutes while picking up four fouls.
Patrick Beverley gets 16 minutes off the bench in Thursday's re-opener
Patrick Beverley came off the bench and logged 16 minutes in Thursday's re-opener against the Lakers, chipping in 12 points and two 3-pointers.
Reggie Jackson goes for 10-6-4 in Thursday's start
Reggie Jackson started in Thursday's re-opener and posted 10 points (3-for-10 FG), six rebounds, four assists and a 3-pointer in 34 minutes of action.
Joakim Noah gets back in action with 10 minutes vs. Lakers
Joakim Noah made his season debut on Thursday night, getting 10 minutes of burn in a loss to the Lakers.
Landry Shamet shoots 1-for-8 in 22 minutes
Landry Shamet played in his first game since testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, shooting 1-for-8 for two points in 22 minutes.
Ivica Zubac struggles in restart
Ivica Zubac had a rough go in Thursday's NBA restart, going for two points with three rebounds, one steal and one block while picking up four fouls in 15 minutes of action.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (conditioning) out for Friday
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will not suit up for Friday's game, as he has yet to return to game shape.
Patrick Beverley (self-isolating) will play in Thursday's re-opener
Patrick Beverley (self-isolating) will play in Thursday's tilt with the Lakers, though Doc Rivers said he's unsure exactly how much Beverley will play.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rib contusion) in the starting lineup on Thursday
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right rib contusion) is in the starting five for Thursday's re-opener against the Clippers.
Wes Iwundu (concussion) is unlikely to play Friday
Wes Iwundu suffered a concussion during the Magic's scrimmage on Saturday, and head coach Steve Clifford said he is not likely to play on Friday.
Zero positive COVID tests in latest round of testing in NBA bubble
The NBA has released its latest batch of COVID-19 test results, with zero out of 344 players testing positive since the last results were announced on July 20.
Joel Embiid (calf) expected to play in Saturday's re-opener
Brett Brown expects Joel Embiid (right calf tightness) to play in Saturday's re-opener.
Tobias Harris scores 28 points in scrimmage finale
Tobias Harris was rolling in Tuesday's scrimmage finale, a 115-118 OT loss to the Mavs, scoring 28 points (10-of-20 FG) to go with 11 rebounds and two 3-pointers.
Matisse Thybulle scores 14 points with three steals vs. DAL
Matisse Thybulle collected 14 points, four rebounds, three steals and two 3-pointers in Tuesday's scrimmage against the Mavs.